Psychiatric Technology Career and Technical Certificate (PSYT-VC)
The Psychiatric Technology program is a 450 clock-hour program which provides an introduction to the health care industry specific to duties and responsibilities of a Psychiatric Technician. This curriculum presents the foundational theory and skills necessary to gain entry-level employment as a mental health employee in psychiatric treatment facilities, residential treatment program, and other similar programs. Graduates of the program are eligible to take an examination to qualify as a Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician through the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians.
Enrollment in this program is limited by available clinical assignments. Immediately prior to the clinical portion of the program all students must satisfactorily pass a federal background check, drug screen and physical examination/immunization record, and hold a current American Heart Association CPR for health care provider card. Students should contact the Allied Health Department or the Admissions Specialist, Health Programs Office on the Warrington Campus for information on admissions procedures and criteria.
The program information packet is available on the college website for answers to frequently asked questions, program schedule and more specific details.
We strongly encourage you to contact the Allied Health Department for assistance in planning your program of study.
Department Head:
Vacant
Required Courses (450 ch)
Semester 1 (270 ch)
Semester 2 (180 ch)