Psychiatric Technology Associate in Science Degree
Division: Health Science
PROGRAM CODE: 1S03790
Financial Aid Eligible
While the state of California does not require an Associate Degree for licensure as a Psychiatric Technician, the student may elect to earn one. To earn a Psychiatric Technology Associate in Science Degree student must complete:1) all major course requirements with a grade of C or better; (2) Cypress College Local General Education requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements; (3) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and, (4) have a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. This degree requires 55.5 units in the major (required courses are listed in sequence) in addition to other graduation requirements. Note: a) Must obtain live scan clearance at FBI and DOJ level before the start of the program. b) A current American Heart Association (AHA) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card must be maintained by all students admitted to the program, along with a completion of a physical exam, immunizations and clearance to perform clinical work.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses: | ||
| BIOL 160 C | Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology (formerly: PSY 101 C Introduction to Psychology) | 3 |
| SEMESTER 1 | ||
| PT 110 C | Nursing Science I | 7 |
| PT 115 C | Nursing Science II | 7 |
| PSY 139 C | Developmental Psychology 1 | 3 |
| SEMESTER 2 | ||
| PT 120 C | Developmental Disabilities I | 7 |
| PT 125 C | Developmental Disabilities II | 7 |
| SEMESTER 3 | ||
| PT 090 C | Leadership Supervision and Ethics 1 | 0.5 |
| PT 130 C | Mental Disabilities I | 7 |
| PT 135 C | Mental Disabilities II | 7 |
| Addional Recommended Coursework Not Required | ||
| Educational Planning 1 | 1 | |
| Selected Topics in Psychiatric Technology 2 | 1 | |
| Academic Reading and Writing (formerly: ENGL 100 C College Writing) | ||
| Total Units | 51.5 | |
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Courses may be taken without official acceptance into the program. All other required courses must be taken after official acceptance.
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Course is preparation for the State Board Examination students are required to take to become licensed. Recommended to be take upon program completion.
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
OUTCOME 1: Acquire the workforce preparation skills, including basic nursing care, participation in treatment plan development/evaluation, administration of care, medication administration, psychosocial assessment/interventions, behavior management and legal/professional responsibilities necessary to become a safe and competent practitioner in the field of psychiatric technology.
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