How to de-escalate an agitated patient
Calm responses prevent harm.
6 steps →How-to guides
Psychiatric Technician How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common psychiatric technician tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common psychiatric technician tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks psychiatric technicians perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to conduct safety rounds
Rounds keep patients safe.
6 steps →How to lead a coping skills group
Groups build skills and connection.
6 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Psychiatric Technician training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.