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    PSYT P030A - Psychiatric Nursing Practice: Responsibility and Approaches

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    Description
    Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Psychiatric Technician Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy for Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience. Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course PSYT P030F. Lecture 27 hours per semester. A study of the legal aspects of psychiatric hospitalization, the Psychiatric Technician Law and mental health legislation. There is an emphasis on the nursing process as it applies to the therapeutic process and assessment of patients/clients. The psychiatric technician's role on the interdisciplinary team is discussed including documentation. (A)