COURSE SYLLABUS
1. TITLE OF COURSE: Theoretical Concepts of Psychiatric Care I
PREFIX/NUMBER: PTE 116 Credit Hours: 2
2. PRE-REQUISITES: Admission into the Psychiatric Technician Program and PTE 110
COREQUISITES: PTE 170
3. REQUIRED TEXTS: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Concepts of Care, Townsend, F.A. Davis, latest edition.
Psych Notes Clinical Pocket Guide, Pedersen, D., F.A. Davis, 2005
Supplemental Learning Guide: PTE 116
4. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Explores basic etiology, symptoms of, and interventions for common psychiatric disorders. Builds on prior knowledge. Provides opportunities to recognize and intervene with clients experiencing typical psychiatric problems.
5. COMPETENCIES:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
A. Identify etiology, signs and symptoms, interventions and treatment of major psychiatric disorders.
B. Discuss the psychiatric care worker's role in group facilitation, milieu and behavioral management and crisis intervention.
6. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
Grading Scale
A = 93 - 100
B = 85 - 92
C = 76 - 84
D = 69- 75
F = 68 and below
Theory Evaluation
1. Three (3) written tests, each worth 25% of total grade.
2. Group activities and class attendance and participation will be worth 10% of total grade.
3. Quizzes/written assignments will be worth 15% of total grade.
Quizzes/written assignments:
1. A quiz (approximately 10 questions) may be given during the first 10 minutes of each class period or a written assignment may be collected at the beginning of class.
2. The point average for all quizzes/assignments will be substituted for the lowest test score when the average of all test scores is 76 or higher.
3. Quizzes/written assignments will be from the reading assigned for that day.
NOTE: A student who arrives late for class or is absent cannot take the quiz for that day or receive credit for written assignments due that day. Quizzes/ assignments missed because of absences or arriving late for class cannot be made up. The score recorded for missed quizzes/assignments will be 0.
Test Taking
1. Retaking tests is not permitted.
2. Ten percent will be deducted from original grade if a test is not taken at the scheduled time.
3. Bonus points will not be added to raise a grade to 76%.
Teaching methods may include: lecture/discussion, guest speakers, audio visual aids, demonstration/practice skill checks in lab, group presentations, case studies, and papers/bibliography cards.
Special Remarks:
It is the philosophy of the psychiatric technician faculty that students are adult learners. Conferences are available on request for enhancing theory comprehension, clinical interventions and test review.
A passing grade of 76% or above is necessary to pass the course. When a student has failed (less than 76%) or withdrawn from a course, the student is ineligible to continue in the program or until the course is repeated and a satisfactory grade is achieved.
For complete information regarding failure/continuation/readmission in the nursing program see Failure/Continuation/Readmission Policies in the Psychiatric Technician Student Handbook.
Each exam grade will be calculated as a percent and carried out to the nearest hundredth. The final course grade will be rounded off to an even number.
The tardiness policy as listed in the Psychiatric Technician Student Handbook will be followed.
Punctuality is essential. Students must report to the class/clinical site at or before the time designated for the experience. In the case of tardiness, students are required to notify the instructor prior to the time scheduled for the class/clinical experience.
Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
Unit I Treatment Modalities
Unit II Anxious Behavior Patterns and Interventions
Unit III Psychotic Disorders and Interventions
Unit IV Substance-Use Behavior Patterns and Intervention
Unit V Families with Altered Behavior Patterns and Interventions
8. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
9. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook and outlined in the Nursing Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism and unauthorized collaboration, falsification, abuse of academic materials, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. If an instructor determines that an act of academic/ clinical dishonesty has taken place, the student(s) will receive a zero for the test or assignment. This grade penalty will result in a failing grade in lecture or clinical and dismissal from the program. Conditions for readmission to the program may be specified by the Department Chair/Coordinator.
10. ADA NOTICE:
Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.