Psychiatric Technician Certificate

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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.

Total Credits: 38

Spring (9 credits)

BIO 1006 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 4 ¹ ³
NUA 1001 - Nurse Aide Health Care Skills Credit(s): 4 ¹ ³
NUA 1070 - Nurse Aid Clinical Experience Credit(s): 1 ¹ ³

Fall (14 credits)

PTE 1010 - Intro to Behavioral Health Care and Wellness Credit(s): 3
NUR 1001 - Pharmacology Calculations Credit(s): 1
NUR 1003 - Basic Health Assessment for the Practical Nurse Credit(s): 1
NUR 1005 - Practical Nursing Arts and Skills Credit(s): 6
NUR 1010 - Pharmacology for Practical Nursing Credit(s): 3

Spring (15 credits)

PTE 1017 - Theoretical Concepts of Psychiatric Care II Credit(s): 2
PTE 1018 - Psychiatric Management Principles Credit(s): 1
PTE 1020 - Application of Behavioral Health Care & Wellness Credit(s): 5
PTE 1070 - Clinical Concepts of Psychiatric Care I Credit(s): 2
PTE 1071 - Clinical Concepts of Psychiatric Care II Credit(s): 3
PTE 1072 - Psychiatric Management Clinical Credit(s): 2
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