PSYCT 57 - Psychiatric Disorders A

    Recent Professors
    Simone N. Daniels, Barinder Singh, Suzanne L. Jones, Satvinder K. Ark
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    10–40 students
    Credits
    7
    Prerequisite
    PSYCT-56
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSYCT 57
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Overview of the major psychiatric disorders. Emphasis shall be on the following: psychiatric terminology, psychiatric disorders, symptoms, nursing interventions, treatment and typical prognosis. Application of psychiatric skills relating to patients in the acute care, day treatment and adult education components of the Sutter-Yuba Mental Health Care System. Includes the following: application of therapeutic communication skills, medication administration, group process participation, observation, clinical assessment, interdisciplinary team participation, and one-to-one observation.
    Usually Held
    Thu 3:00pm–4:50pm