Psychiatric Technician (PTE)

PTE 1010 | Intro to Behavioral Health Care and Wellness

Lecture Credit: 3

Explores basic principles of behavioral health and wellness care in behavioral health settings. This course develops interpersonal and technical skills while working with clients in psychiatric care settings.

PTE 1017 | Theoretical Concepts of Psychiatric Care II

Lecture Credit: 2

Explores psychiatric problems common to four (4) special populations: children/adolescents, developmentally disabled individuals, aging persons, and forensic clients. The student learns to recognize and intervene with problems common to these four groups.

PTE 1020 | Application of Behavioral Health Care & Wellness

Lecture Credit: 5

Provides training in the application of concepts and skills in basic etiology, symptoms of, and interventions for common behavioral and mental health disorders. This course provides opportunities to recognize clients experiencing common behavioral and mental health issues.