Psychiatric Technician Certificate

Location(s): Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland

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(Level I Certificate)

Offered on all campuses

Degree Plan Code: C1.MH.PSYCH.TECH

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

The Psychiatric Technician program is a certificate that prepares students for employment as a Psychiatric Technician. The Psychiatric Technician provides care and training for clients with mental disorders and developmental disabilities. The job duties may include providing assistance and monitoring of patient activities and procedures, helping with basic needs, taking vital signs, dressing, and feeding under the direction of a physician or a nurse. Psychiatric technicians work in hospitals or group homes and state mental hospitals.

This credential results in the acquisition of Psychiatric Technician workforce skills for graduates of the program and prepares candidates for successful completion of the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians Level 1 certificate examination.

Semester 1

Semester Total: 9 Credit Hours

Semester 2

Semester Total: 12 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 21 Credit Hours

Note(s)

A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses in this certificate program.
Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.