See list of Department Chairs on the Personnel page.
Program Description
This program teaches you to use basic patient care and psychiatric principles to interact with and care for clients in a therapeutic manner and monitor treatment modalities. You will learn to perform basic nursing skills, administer medications, conduct one-to-one relationship development, and participate in group therapy.
The Psychiatric Technician program has a selective admissions process. The program application and requirements are available in the Nursing office or at Pueblo Community College Psych Tech from March 1—July 30. All Medical & Behavior Health Division programs have essential functions to help you be successful in the program and career.
Note: You must undergo a background check and drug screen before we can officially admit you into the program. A felony, loss of license, administrative disciplinary proceeding for negligence, malpractice, recklessness, or willful or intentional misconduct may prohibit entrance into the program and/or eligibility to sit for licensure exams.
Career Information
The Psychiatric Technician Certificate Program provides you with knowledge and skills for employment as a psychiatric caregiver in health care settings.