Psychiatric Technician Program

General Information

NEXT ADMISSION: January 2011

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT COMPLETE APPLICATION: November 19, 2010@ 3:30 P.M.

West Hills Community College offers a 3 semester (1 1/2 years) training program that prepares the sutdent to sit for the state licence exam. The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians accredits the Psychiatric Technician Program.

Health Careers Office Coalinga is located at:

300 Cherry Lane

Office Phone: 559-934-2760

Office Fax: 559-935-4112 or 559-934-2842

DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL
As a West Hills Community College student you will attend theory/academic classes. Theory classes are held 2 days a week at the Coalinga campus. They are generally held from 7:30am – 3:30pm. Additionally, clinical assignments are held two (10.5) hour days a week. Hours and locations will vary. Please be prepared to drive all over the Central Valley as well as the Central Coast/

You are required to attend every class and every clinical assignment. All time missed will be made up. Excessive absences may result in the dismissal from the program

Each term has a specific focus of study.

Please click the following links to view/download the files.
Theory/Academic Classes
Clinical Assignment Locations
Approximate costs associated with the program

FINANCIAL AID
Applicants should contact the West Hills Community College Financial Aid Office regarding various sources of educational funding. You can also contact your local One Stop office for possible additional assistance.

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