Psychiatric Technology
3 courses · Porterville College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
PSYT P001 Nursing Science Concepts
- Units
- 14.5
- Hours
- Total lecture 162 hours, total laboratory 318 hours
- Prerequisite
- Acceptance into the Psych Tech program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience.
This course focuses on concepts necessary for safe, client-centered nursing care for a diverse client population with stable healthcare concerns, with an introduction to the legal and ethical responsibilities of the Psychiatric Technician. The student is introduced to the use of clinical judgment applied to nursing, the nursing process, cultural diversity, and communication techniques used when interacting with clients, families, other support persons, and members of the interdisciplinary team. Other program concepts such as evidence-based care, teamwork/collaboration, and information technology are also introduced. Selected nursing skills are taught in the skills laboratory with opportunities to apply fundamental concepts to basic nursing skills in the clinical setting.
PSYT P002 Theories and Concepts of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
- Units
- 17.5
- Hours
- Total lecture 216 hours, total laboratory 318 hours
- Prerequisite
- Appropriate standing in the Psychiatric Technician Program or Evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy for Credit Granting for Previous Education and/or Experience.
This course builds on concepts of nursing science for the acquisition and application of mental health theory and psychiatric nursing, communication, collaboration, and clinical judgment necessary for safe, client-centered nursing care of diverse clients needing various levels of mental health nursing. Application of knowledge and client care skills occur in a variety of settings.
PSYT P003 Concepts of Nursing Care of the Client with Developmental Disabilities
- Units
- 16.5
- Hours
- Total lecture hours 198 hours, total laboratory 318 hours
- Prerequisite
- Appropriate standing in the Psychiatric Technician Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy for Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience.
This course builds on the concepts of nursing science and psychiatric nursing for the acquisition and application of developmental disability theory, communication, collaboration, and clinical judgment necessary for safe, client-centered nursing care of diverse developmentally disabled clients their families, and other support persons. The course incorporates the legal and ethical responsibilities of the Psychiatric Technician in the care of clients with developmental disabilities. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings.