- PT-101
- Psychiatric Tech Training Prog
- Credit(s) 1.5
Psychiatric Tech Training Program Orientation
PT 101 will prepare the student for the West Hills College Psychiatric Technician
Training Program. Students will receive a program handbook, orientation to policy
and procedures, calendars, syllabi, travel expectations and required material.
- Class Hours:
- 27 Lecture
- PT-052
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Credit(s) 4.5
Medical Surgical Nursing
PT 052 will present intermediate and advanced nursing care skills and the role
and responsibilities of the professional nurse/psychiatric technician. Students will
learn medical /surgical nursing skills using a body-systems approach.
- Class Hours:
- 81 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- VNPT 051
- Corequisite(s):
- PT 052L
- PT-052L
- Medical Surgical Nurs Clinical
- Credit(s) 3
Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical
PT 052L will allow the application of intermediate and advanced nursing care skills
in developing the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse/psychiatric
technician. Students will learn medical /surgical nursing skills using a body-systems
approach, and provide hands-on patient care at community based clinical sites.
- Class Hours:
- 162 Laboratory
- Corequisite(s):
- PT 052
- PT-061
- Intro to Developmental Disab.
- Credit(s) 5
Intro. to Developmental Disabilities
PT 061 examines the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
within the framework of residential care and treatment facilities. Students will
learn strategies and concepts that build upon basic nursing skills in the management
and care of this special population.
- Class Hours:
- 90 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- PT 052, PT 052L and VNPT 060 Corequisite(s) PT 061L
- Corequisite(s):
- PT 061L, and VNPT 082
- PT-061L
- Intro to Developmental Disabil
- Credit(s) 3
Intro to Develop Disabilities Clinical
PT 061L will provide students the opportunity to apply foundational principals
in the care of clients with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Students
will be required to travel to community sites and follow policy and procedures according
to industry standards.
- Class Hours:
- 162 Laboratory
- Corequisite(s):
- PT 061
- PT-062
- Developmental Disabilities
- Credit(s) 4.5
Developmental Disabilities
PT 062 examines the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
originating from genetic and gestational factors. Students will also be presented
with the history and use of applied behavior analysis and behavior modifications strategies.
- Class Hours:
- 81 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- PT 061, and PT 061L
- Corequisite(s):
- PT 062L, and VNPT 082
- PT-062L
- Develop. Disa Nursing Clinical
- Credit(s) 3
Developmental Disab Nursing Clinical
PT 062L will allow the application of nursing care skills in developing the role
and responsibilities of the professional nurse/psychiatric technician. Students will
develop nursing skills and behavior modification practices within the context of developmental
and intellectual disabilities and provide hands-on patient care at community based
clinical sites.
- Class Hours:
- 162 Laboratory
- Corequisite(s):
- PT 062
- PT-071
- Intro to Mental Disorders
- Credit(s) 5
Introduction to Mental Disorders
PT 071 will introduce psychological and mental health concepts as they relate
to the professional Psychiatric Technician. The causes, prevention, and treatment
of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders will be examined by providing practice
in interpersonal skills, self-understanding, problem solving, communication, and the
use of rehabilitation methods in providing patient care.
- Class Hours:
- 90 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- PT 062, PT 062L, and VNPT 070
- Corequisite(s):
- PT 071L, and VNPT 083
- PT-071L
- Intro to Mental Disorders Clin
- Credit(s) 3
Intro to Mental Disorders Clinical
PT 071L will allow the introductory applications of hands-on patient care in the
area of psychological and mental health to individuals at the forensic clinical sites
relate to the Psychiatric Technician profession. The causes, prevention, and treatment
of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders will be examined by providing practice
in interpersonal skills, self-understanding, problem solving, communication, and the
use of rehabilitation methods in providing patient care. Students will be expected
to travel to clinical sites.
- Class Hours:
- 162 Laboratory
- Corequisite(s):
- PT 071
- PT-072
- Mental Disorders
- Credit(s) 4.5
Mental Disorders
PT 072 will be an in-depth study of psychological and mental health concepts
as they relate to the professional psychiatric technician. The causes, prevention,
and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders will be examined by providing
practice in interpersonal skills, self-understanding, problem solving, communication,
and the use of rehabilitation methods in providing patient care.
- Class Hours:
- 81 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- PT 071, PT 071L
- Corequisite(s):
- PT 072L, and VNPT 083
- PT-072L
- Mental Disorders Clinical
- Credit(s) 3
Mental Disorders Clinical
PT 072L will allow the application of intermediate and advanced hands-on patient
care of the psychological and mental health of individuals at the forensic clinical
sites within the role and scope of psychiatric technician. The causes, prevention,
and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders will be examined by providing
practice in interpersonal skills, self-understanding, problem solving, communication,
and the use of rehabilitation methods in providing patient care. Students will be
expected to travel to distance clinical sites.
- Class Hours:
- 162 Laboratory
- Corequisite(s):
- PT 072