- PT-101
- Psychiatric Tech Training Prog
- Credit(s) 1.5
Psychiatric Technician 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-050
- Anatomy for Nurses
- Credit(s) 2
Anatomy for Nurses
PT 050 will present an overview of basic human anatomy and physiology necessary to
provide psychiatric technician students with the foundational understanding of the
structure and function of healthy human body systems and changes associated with aging.
- Class Hours:
- 36 Lecture
- Advisory(s):
- HS-005 and ENG-051A
- PT-051
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Credit(s) 5
Fundamentals of Nursing
PT 051 will present basic nursing care skills and the role and responsibilities of
the professional nurse/psychiatric technician. Students will learn entry-level patient
care skills including the application of critical thinking and the nursing process.
- Class Hours:
- 90 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- VNPT 090, HS 080, or PT 050
- Prerequisite(s):
- HS 088 or HS 005
- Corequisite(s):
- PT 051L
- PT-051L
- Fundamentals of Nursing Clinic
- Credit(s) 3
Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical
PT 051L will present basic nursing care skills and the role and responsibilities of
the professional nurse/psychiatric technician. Students will attend course in both
skills laboratory and community patient care environments including skilled nursing
facilities. Students will be required to travel to community sites.
- Class Hours:
- 162 Laboratory
- Corequisite(s):
- PT 051
- 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
- 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-060
- Lifespan for Nurses
- Credit(s) 2
Lifespan for Nurses
PT 060 will present an overview of basic human development from gestation though adult
necessary to provide psychiatric technician students with the foundational understanding
of growth and development during the human life span.
- Class Hours:
- 36 Lecture
- Advisory(s):
- ENG 051A
- PT-061
- Intro to Developmental Disab.
- Credit(s) 5
Introduction 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 and PT 060
- Corequisite(s):
- PT 061L
- PT-061L
- Intro to Developmental Disabil
- Credit(s) 3
Introduction to Developmental 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
- Corequisite(s):
- PT 062L
- PT-062L
- Developmntl Disablties Cinical
- Credit(s) 3
Developmental Disabilities Cinical
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-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-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 and PT-070
- Corequisite(s):
- PT-071L
- PT-071L
- Intro to Mental Disorders Clin
- Credit(s) 3
Introduction 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 related
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
- Corequisite(s):
- PT-072L
- 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
- 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