Psychiatric Technician

Psychiatric technicians and aides care for people who have mental illness and developmental disabilities. Technicians typically provide therapeutic care and monitor their patients' conditions. Aides help patients in their daily activities and ensure a safe and clean environment.

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The First Dictionary of Psychoanalysis by Richard Sterba; Peter T. Hoffer (Translator)
Call Number: RC 501.4 .S84 2013
ISBN: 9781782200536
Publication Date: 2013
A new translation of the classed 1932 Dictionary by Dr. Richard Sterba.
The Johns Hopkins Guide to Psychological First Aid by George S. Everly; Jeffrey M. Lating
Call Number: RC 480.6 .E91145 2017
ISBN: 9781421422718
Publication Date: 2017
Designed to mitigate the effects of acute stress and trauma and assist those in crisis to cope effectively with adversity.
The Misinformation Age by Cailin O'Connor; James Owen Weatherall
Call Number: BF 323 .E7 O23 2019
ISBN: 9780300234015
Publication Date: 2019
Philosophers of science Cailin O'Connor and James Weatherall argue that social factors, rather than individual psychology, are what's essential to understanding the spread and persistence of false belief.
Social Issues in Living Color by Arthur W. Blume (Editor)
Call Number: GN 502 .S637 2017
ISBN: 9781440833366
Publication Date: 2017
Examines the challenges and solutions from the perspective of ethnic minority psychology.
When the ADHD Diagnosis Is Wrong by Paul G. Swingle
Call Number: RJ 506 .H9 S95 2015
ISBN: 9781440840661
Publication Date: 2015
The author argues that although ADHD is real, most causes of children's attention problems are unrelated to ADHD and are not resolvable by drugging the child.

Certification

American Association of Psychiatric Technicians
Voluntary certification is a way for unlicensed Psychiatric Technicians to gain recognition as para-professionals, with the legitimate right to participate as members of mental health treatment teams. National Certification allows individuals to put the initials NCPT after their names, standing for Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician. In some cases, NCPTs receive better pay and promotional opportunities. And in some instances, employers require National Certification.

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Psychiatric Technician

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