Psychiatric Technician - Napa Valley College

Psychiatric Technician from Napa Valley College is a Campus Associate Counseling degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Psychiatric Technician Program is a three-semester program designed to prepare qualified men and women to practice as psychiatric technicians. The program provides two approaches to learning; coursework is combined with practical application. Clinical training occurs in hospitals and health agencies. A certificate in Psychiatric Technician is granted by the college after completion of the program, and the student is eligible to take the examination for licensure. The academic subjects for both the Certificate and A.S. Degree are offered at Napa Valley College . student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Certificate or AS Degree Major in Psychiatric Technician, it is intended that students will: Act ethically and respect the parameters of client privacy and confidentiality Correctly perform basic physical and mental assessments and basic nursing skills Advocate for patients with mental illness and developmental disabilities within and beyond the clinical setting Accurately document all clinical assessments and interventions in a timely manner Prioritize patient care and identify need for crisis intervention using least restrictive measures Deliver age appropriate services Supervise licensed and non-licensed health care workers; leadership management Continue professional development in the health care field Effectively participate in a therapeutic environment and communicate professionally with integrity, respect, with safety prevailing, dignity a priority Pass state boards View more details on Napa Valley College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling courses.