FAQ: Psychiatric Technician Program
Admission Requirements
Q: What requirements must I meet when applying for the PT program?
A: Each applicant of the American College of Nursing’s Psychiatric Technician Program must meet the following requirements:
- Must be at least 17 years of age and older. The student must become 18 years of age before taking the National Licensure Examination.
- Submit a high school diploma or its equivalent [GED, foreign credentials evaluated to be equivalent to US high school education].
- Complete CPR for healthcare providers, a prerequisite course prior to admission the psychiatric technician program.
- Obtain a passing score on the standardized scholastic achievement entrance test.
- Complete a personal interview with the Program Director.
- Submit a copy of a valid California Driver’s License or DMV Identification Card.
- Submit a copy of a valid Social Security Card.
Program
Q: How long is the PT program?
A: The PT program is a 12-month program with a total of 1,560 hours of classroom instruction and clinical training.
Q: How do I pay for the program?
A: We offer a Tuition Installment Plan where students will have two (2) payment options: Option 1 offers higher down payments with lower monthly tuition installments, and Option 2 offers lower down payments with higher monthly tuition installments. Call today or visit the campus to request additional information from the Administrative Office.
Q: Do you offer job placement assistance?
A: We offer job placement assistance to all program graduates. Contacts are maintained with affiliate clinical facilities and consortium of employers totaling more than 60 facilities in the Bay Area that recruit and hire vocational nurses, LPTs and CNAs. Resume writing and interviews may be coordinated for students and graduates who need assistance. A Career Day may be held wherein prospective employers are invited to come to the College. Your ability to get a job is a direct reflection of our school so we really care about your success. While the college does not guarantee placement, we have been successful in assisting the majority of our graduates to find employment.
Tuition
Q: How much does the program cost?
A: The total program cost is $20,165. To view the fee breakdown, please see the Program Fees section here.