PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

WELCOME

We are so glad you're here!  Fletcher's Psychiatric Technician certification can be obtained in just 4 days.  This Validated Skills & Learning (VSL) program  is offered to individuals who are currently providing patient care in the healthcare setting.  If you are a nursing assistant, medical assistant, nurse, or have other training in patient care and want to learn more about psychiatric care, this program may be for you.

program OVERVIEW

Psychiatric Technicians are mental health employees who provide hands-on care to people with varying degrees of mental illnesses and/or developmental disabilities. They perform a vital, front-line function in all healthcare settings as they observe, treat and interact with patients — often more than any other staff.  They carry out doctors’ orders, serving as the eyes, ears and hands of the diagnosing professional. They report back on how the treatment is working or any unusual symptoms that need professional attention.
At the entry level, they help patients with personal grooming and other activities of daily living. They also help conduct educational, recreational and therapeutic activities. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI-verbal) is included in the course.  Once completed, the student will have the ability to test for certifications in both Psychiatric Technician and CPI.
 
 
Class dates: (subject to change)
  • October 14-17, 2025  8:30am-2pm
 

 

ADMISSIONS

IMPORTANT DATES

October 2025 cohort
  • Application deadline is September 15, 2025

Admission requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED/HiSET
  • Must have current national certification or license as a Medical Assistant, Nursing assistant, or Nurse.
Tuition:
  • $550.00 (includes book and certification exam for CPI and Psych Tech)

The Psychiatric Technician program is a VSL program. This is not a financial aid (FAFSA) eligible program. Students must pay tuition upon registration unless notified otherwise.

*All VSL course tuition and fees are assessed by each class. Tuition, fees, and other charges relating to VSL classes are not refundable unless the training course is canceled by the College. If the College cancels a class, then 100% of all College-assessed tuition and fees paid will be refunded for the canceled class.

If you are interested in applying to this program, please complete the following steps:

1. Complete an admissions application to Fletcher Technical Community College (current/continuing Fletcher students do not need to submit another application) online at APPLY NOW. Select Healthcare as your program.
2. Be fully or unconditionally accepted to Fletcher Technical Community College by completing all Admissions requirements. Admissions will notify you of your status via email.3.
3. Complete and submit the “Application for Admission to VSL Nursing and Allied Health programs."  Proof of certification and/or licensure must be uploaded into the application
 
 

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CONTACT

Roye Matherne
Dean's Coordinator
Phone: 985-448-5944
Email: roye.matherne@fletcher.ed