PSYTCH 084 19 Units
Introduction to Psychiatric Technology
This course is an introduction to psychiatric technology emphasizing basic therapeutic communication, pharmacology, growth and development, developmental disabilities, behavior modification, nutrition, and nursing care, including application of basic nursing skills to the care of clients with developmental disabilities.
PSYTCH 085 12 Units
Psychiatric Technology: Nursing Science
This course is the study of basic nursing science concepts and skills with emphasis on nursing care for pediatric, adult and geriatric clients with medical and surgical disorders. Application of theory to the care of physically ill clients in acute and long-term care agencies.
PSYTCH 086 19 Units
Introduction to Psychiatric Technology: Behavioral Science
This course is a study of psychiatric mental disorders with emphasis on causes, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, interventions and treatments. Included is the application of mental health theory to the basic nursing care of clients in acute, long-term care, and state mental health institutional settings.
PSYTCH 600 Noncredit
Psychiatric Technician Skills Lab
This noncredit class offers inclusive support to students by assisting them in understanding the course-specific content within the Psychiatric Technology program. The class is designed to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs, with activities such as dosage calculation practice, demonstrations, and practice of essential psych tech skills and procedures. These activities help students develop competencies in various areas, including physical assessment, isolation techniques, oxygenation, wound care, urinary catheterization, medication administration, and other specialized medical and surgical skills. Instructional services are tailored to meet the needs of all students and may include supervised individual or group tutorials, computer-assisted instruction, and testing. Enrollment in this class is open to all students currently enrolled in the SBVC Psychiatric Technology program, ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities for all participants.
PSYTCH 601 Noncredit
Psychiatric Technician Licensure Exam Preparation
This noncredit course prepares students that have completed or are nearing completion of the psychiatric technology program for the state administered licensing examination for psychiatric technicians. This course is also recommended for students who desire refresher training. Topics include, but are not limited to, nursing science theory and techniques, basic nursing, developmental disabilities, medications, psychiatric mental health nursing. Also included are some basic test-taking techniques to increase proficiency on the state exam.