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 What Psychiatric Aides do? |
| Psychiatric aides, also known as mental health assistants or psychiatric nursing assistants, care for mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed individuals. They work under a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, and therapists. In addition to helping patients to dress, bathe, groom themselves, and eat, psychiatric aides socialize with them and lead them in educational and recreational activities. Psychiatric aides may play card games or other games with patients, watch television with them, or participate in group activities, such as playing sports or going on field trips. They observe patients and report any physical or behavioral signs that might be important for the professional staff to know. They accompany patients to and from therapy and treatment. Because they have such close contact with patients, psychiatric aides can have a great deal of influence on their outlook and treatment. |
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All applicants who wish to enter this program must have a high school diploma or an equivalent (GED)
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Licensed Registered Nurse of Practical Nurse |
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Foreign educated nurse with at least 2 year of experience |
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Foreign Grad behavioral science programs
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Interview with Program Counselor |
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Clearance on FDLE Level II Background Check* |
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Negative Drug Test Results |
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Immunizations and Physical |
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This program can be completed in thirty five (5) months and consists of four (4) months of theory and lab and one (1) month of Clinical Externship. Classes meet Monday-Friday 9 AM – 1 PM or 6 PM -10 PM. |
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| What skills will I learn? |
| Communications & interpersonal skills |
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Infection control procedures |
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Legal and ethical responsibilities |
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Wellness and disease concepts |
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Safety and security procedures |
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Responding to emergency situations |
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Medical terminology |
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Computer literacy |
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Employability skills |
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CPR, BLS Healthcare Provider |
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Blood Borne Diseases, HIV/AIDS |
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Hospitals: Aides work under a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, and therapists.
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