- PT-070
- Psychology for Nurses
- Credit(s) 2
Psychology for Nurses
PT 070 will present an overview of human psychology and the many approaches psychologists
take in understanding human behavior.
- Class Hours:
- 36 Lecture
- PT-081
- Pharmacology 1
- Credit(s) 1
Pharmacology 1
PT 081 is an overview of basic pharmacological principles, terminology, legal,
and safety aspects of medication administration as it pertains to the role of the
psychiatric technician. This course will help students understand drug classifications,
effects, and client teaching principles with emphasis on anti-infective, cardiovascular,
respiratory, renal, and diabetes medications.
- Class Hours:
- 18 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 051A and VNPT 090
- Advisory(s):
- HS 005
- PT-082
- Pharmacology 2
- Credit(s) 1
Pharmacology 2
PT 082 is a continuation of basic pharmacological principals, terminology, legal
and safety aspects of medication administration as it pertains to the role of the
psychiatric technician. This course will help students understand drug classifications,
effects, and client teaching principals with emphasis on: central nervous system
drugs, musculoskeletal drugs, gastrointestinal drugs, endocrine drugs, non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-anemics, reproductive medications, immunizing agents
and antiseptic/disinfectants.
- Class Hours:
- 18 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- PT 081
- PT-083
- Pharmacology 3
- Credit(s) 1
Pharmacology 3
PT 083 is a continuation of basic pharmacological principals, terminology, and
legal and safety aspects of medication administration as it pertains to the role of
psychiatric technician. This course will help students understand drug classifications,
effects, and client teaching principals with emphasis on: autonomic system medications,
antipsychotics, antidepressants, opioids, sedative-hypnotics, anesthetics, anxiolytics
and the principles of drug dependence and addiction.
- Class Hours:
- 18 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- PT 082