Psychiatric Technician Program

1. Age – 18 or older
2. Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians Requirements

   High School Diploma or Equivalency. The Board will also accept proof of Associate or Baccalaureate degree as evidence of completing a general course of study through the 12th grade.

3. Transcripts showing completion of English 101A/B and Math 101 or equivalent, each with a grade of “C” or better or

   a) placement tests to indicate Math and English skill levels.
   
   Please mail proof of above requirements, along with application to:
   West Hills Community College Coalinga
   Psychiatric Technician Training Program
   300 Cherry Lane
   Coalinga, Ca. 93210

4. Once complete applications have been received, a physical and a criminal background investigation will be required.

a) You will be notified by the Psychiatric Technician Program office of dates, times and locations of your background investigation and physical.

b) Students are responsible for associated costs.

If you have further questions, please call our office at (559) 934-2760.