Thu, Jul 29, 2010- Don't take letters from the BVNPT lightly

Mon, Jul 12, 2010- Last call for scholarship applications: due July 17

Thu, Jul 08, 2010- Under our scope: Nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities and hospice care

Wed, Jun 02, 2010- Once again, folks... renew your license or certificate early

Tue, Jun 01, 2010- It's CAPT scholarship application time!

Tue, Apr 20, 2010- Moved? Don't forget to tell the BVNPT or the CDPH

Sun, Apr 18, 2010- Find out more about blood withdrawal certification

Mon, Mar 22, 2010- Psych Techs say 'no' to BVNPT fee increases

Tue, Mar 09, 2010- Need continuing education? Here are some suggested home-study providers

Fri, Mar 05, 2010- New and familiar faces appointed to the BVNPT

Fri, Jan 22, 2010- Nearly $1 million granted to Tulare County job programs

Fri, Dec 25, 2009- A wish for licensed MI/DD staff throught the nation

Mon, Dec 21, 2009- Want more on the PT scope of practice? Download our handy brochure

Fri, Oct 30, 2009- Do's and don'ts of documentation

Thu, Oct 29, 2009- CAPT awards 10 scholarships

Fri, Oct 02, 2009- CAPT ASH president speaks on future PT employment needs

Fri, Sep 25, 2009- Under our scope: Trach care

Thu, Sep 10, 2009- An interview with the new DCA head

Wed, Aug 12, 2009- New DCA head named

Fri, Jul 17, 2009- Psych Techs ask you to Support Our Services

Mon, Jul 13, 2009- Scholarship applications: Last call!

Sat, Jul 04, 2009- Yes, Psych Techs can remove sutures

Sat, Jul 04, 2009- Colorado Techs: Another decade of licensure

Sat, Jul 04, 2009- More refresher classes on the way

Sat, Jul 04, 2009- Plan to disband BVNPT overturned

Tue, May 19, 2009- News from Colorado: Governor attends facility opening, signs Psych Tech licensure bill

Mon, May 18, 2009- Scholarship applications: It's time!

Fri, May 15, 2009- CAPT letter opposing BVNPT elimination proposal

Wed, May 13, 2009- News from Colorado: Psych Techs continue licensure action

Tue, Apr 21, 2009- First test-prep class hosts 20 attendees

Tue, Apr 07, 2009- New phone system causes BVNPT difficulties

Mon, Mar 16, 2009- New Psych Tech school kicks off

Tue, Mar 10, 2009- Colorado Techs preserve licensure

Tue, Mar 10, 2009- BVNPT in transition

Tue, Mar 10, 2009- Proud to be a PTI

Tue, Mar 10, 2009- First licensing board review course scheduled

Tue, Mar 10, 2009- Napa apprenticeship graduates honored

Fri, Mar 06, 2009- Fingerprinting FAQs from the BVNPT

Wed, Feb 25, 2009- BVNPT issues instructions for new fingerprinting requirements

Fri, Feb 13, 2009- Colorado Techs preserve licensure

Fri, Jan 16, 2009- Avoid headaches, work loss -- get prints and renew A.S.A.P.

Thu, Jan 15, 2009- Update: Colorado senators move PT elimination forward

Fri, Jan 02, 2009- SDC employees graduate as psych techs

Tue, Dec 30, 2008- BVNPT to revamp rates, fingerprint requirements

Tue, Dec 30, 2008- Licensure exam review program: We haven't forgotten!

Tue, Dec 30, 2008- Update: Colorado Techs continue licensure fight

Thu, Dec 18, 2008- Feds rate U.S. nursing homes

Fri, Nov 21, 2008- News from Utah: 'The Gray Area' focuses on geriatric issues

Mon, Oct 20, 2008- California Psych Techs rally around Colorado coworkers

Mon, Oct 20, 2008- 20 students receive CAPT scholarships

Thu, Aug 28, 2008- Take action today to support Colorado Psych Techs

Mon, Aug 25, 2008- Snapshot of bargaining unit reveals diversity, experience

Mon, Aug 25, 2008- How does our Code of Ethics related to leadership in the workplace?

Wed, Jul 23, 2008- ‘If I have a learning disability, how do I take the BVNPT exam?'

Tue, Jul 22, 2008- Back to school: Community colleges get crowded

Mon, Jul 07, 2008- Only one week left for scholarship applications!

Tue, Jul 01, 2008- 'Can I still work while I wait for my license in the mail?'

Fri, Jun 27, 2008- Send in those CAPT Psych Tech scholarship apps!

Wed, Jun 25, 2008- BVNPT operations continue

Fri, Apr 11, 2008- New Psych Tech school opens in Contra Costa County

Fri, Apr 11, 2008- American Association of Psychiatric Technicians promotes professionalism nationwide

Fri, Apr 11, 2008- Volunteer groups seek out Psych Techs

Fri, Mar 28, 2008- Schizophrenia linked to rare, often unique genetic glitches

Fri, Feb 29, 2008- Medical marijuana rights don't apply in the workplace, court says

Fri, Feb 29, 2008- Virtual hallucination environment enlightens clinicians, caregivers

Fri, Feb 29, 2008- One-of-a-kind anatomy collection goes online

Fri, Feb 29, 2008- Licensure exam updated for 2009

Sun, Feb 10, 2008- Mental health teams deploying to frontlines with Marines in Iraq

Wed, Nov 21, 2007- Whither BNVPT?

Thu, Oct 18, 2007- Oops! Oversight eliminates four panels

Tue, Oct 16, 2007- ASH's Kevin Baucom named to BVNPT

Tue, Oct 16, 2007- Once again, folks: Renew your license early

Tue, Oct 16, 2007- 20 Psych Tech students receive scholarships

Wed, Aug 29, 2007- Orientation begins at Cuesta College for new Psych Tech students

Mon, Aug 13, 2007- BVNPT still needs expert witnesses

Thu, Aug 09, 2007- Scholarship application deadline approaches

Tue, Jul 31, 2007- Becoming a Psych Tech: Step by Step

Tue, Jul 31, 2007- Study sources for the state board exam

Fri, Jul 06, 2007- Don't forget! Apply for CAPT scholarships today

Mon, May 21, 2007- Revamped agency will continue to oversee CNA certificates

Tue, Feb 13, 2007- Be an expert witness for the BVNPT

Thu, Nov 09, 2006- CAPT awards 21 Psych Tech scholarships

Thu, Nov 09, 2006- Fee reductions for Psych Techs and PTAs

Wed, Aug 23, 2006- First class of apprenticeship graduates honored at Napa

Tue, Aug 22, 2006- Legislation to reduce Psych Tech license fee moves through Senate

Fri, Aug 18, 2006- Metropolitan Psych Tech publishes ‘reader-friendly' pharmacology text

Fri, Aug 04, 2006- Nursing associations block PT and LVN scope of practice legislation

Fri, Jun 30, 2006- Psych Tech license fee reduction clears another legislative hurdle

Sat, May 27, 2006- State Senate approves Psych Tech license fee reduction

Wed, May 24, 2006- Proposed Psych Tech license fee reduction goes to the full Senate

Wed, Apr 26, 2006- Apply now for one of CAPT's
Psych Tech student scholarships

Thu, Apr 20, 2006- Legislature designates May 14-20 Mental Health Occupations Week

Thu, Apr 20, 2006- Licensing board proposes a reduction in fees

Tue, Feb 21, 2006- Highlights of the History of Psychiatric Technicians in California

Fri, Nov 04, 2005- They mapped out 166 separate Psych Tech duties to help develop curriculum for schools

Mon, Sep 19, 2005- CAPT awards its first Psych Tech scholarships

Thu, Apr 21, 2005- Nursing bill may provide Psych Tech training funds

Thu, Apr 21, 2005- New Psych Tech program graduates first class of students

Thu, Feb 17, 2005- Governor to ditch board cuts. He concedes his plan to eliminate 88 regulatory panels needs more work (The Sacramento Bee)

Thu, Feb 17, 2005- CAPT opposes elimination of Psych Tech licensing board

Thu, Jan 13, 2005- Clarification regarding the governor's plan to eliminate the BVNPT

Fri, Jan 07, 2005- Department of Consumer Affairs statement on the proposed reorganization

Fri, Jan 07, 2005- Boards and commissions proposed for elimination

Fri, Jan 07, 2005- Plan to reduce state boards assailed as critics contend consumer protections are at great risk

Fri, Jan 07, 2005- Governor proposes eliminating the BVNPT plus 87 other boards and commissions

Thu, Aug 19, 2004- Psych Tech license renewal form is now available online

Tue, Aug 17, 2004- Ronald Reagan's influence on Psych Techs

Tue, Aug 17, 2004- Forensic continuing education module now offered at ASH

Mon, Aug 16, 2004- Napa is first in the new Psych Tech apprenticeship program

Mon, Aug 16, 2004- New apprenticeship program takes off at Napa State Hospital

Sat, Aug 14, 2004- Is performing fingersticks within the Psych Tech scope of practice?

Fri, Aug 13, 2004- Overtime study confirms risks to patients and staff

Fri, May 21, 2004- JCAHO updates guidelines on treatment abbreviations

Tue, Feb 10, 2004- Update: Psych Techs can still care for those who are not mentally ill or developmentally disabled

Sun, Feb 08, 2004- Letter to the editor praises CAPT representation

Tue, Jan 13, 2004- What is an "expunged" conviction?

Mon, Oct 06, 2003- Nurse-patient ratios finally coming but state facilities won't be affected

Fri, Sep 19, 2003- Causes for revoking or suspending a Psych Tech's license

Tue, Sep 16, 2003- Protection of the public is the priority of licensing boards

Tue, Sep 16, 2003- Psych Techs removed from legislation to increase license renewal fees

Sat, Sep 13, 2003- CAPT is on the watch in the Legislature -- a case in point

Fri, Sep 12, 2003- CAPT defends Psych Techs after unwarranted criticism by a CSEA Registered Nurse representative

Thu, May 15, 2003- Psychiatric Technician Assistants should not perform these duties

Sat, Apr 12, 2003- New CNA graduates can work as PTAs pending issuance of initial certificates

Sat, Feb 01, 2003- Health Services clarifies the PTA scope of practice

Thu, Jan 30, 2003- New Psych Tech program at Golden West College

Thu, Jan 16, 2003- CAPT reminds Psych Techs of another way to become certified in drawing blood

Tue, Jan 14, 2003- Important information for Psych Tech Assistants concerning renewal

Fri, Dec 20, 2002- Porterville newspaper covers Psych Tech & LVN graduation ceremony

Mon, Nov 18, 2002- Hacienda La Puente's 12-month Psychiatric Technician education program

Fri, Nov 01, 2002- Grant Adult School is now enrolling Psych Tech students

Tue, Oct 08, 2002- Psych Tech Assistants (CNAs) should not perform tube feeding

Sun, Oct 06, 2002- $21 million in grants awarded to train nursing professionals

Mon, Jul 08, 2002- Proposal to change 'Psychiatric Technician' to 'Licensed Psychiatric Nurse'

Mon, Jul 08, 2002- Suggested Psych Tech name change would conflict with RN speciality

Tue, Apr 09, 2002- California could benefit from seclusion & restraint practices from Pennsylvania

Mon, Apr 08, 2002- New procedure for hand hygiene soon to supersede current CDC guideline

Mon, Apr 08, 2002- Metro Chapter President receives praise at first PTA-to-PT graduation

Sun, Apr 07, 2002- Cypress College begins Psych Tech training for LVNs

Thu, Apr 04, 2002- Proposed enhanced staffing ratios: Will they benefit state facilities?

Mon, Feb 11, 2002- Two new programs to train more Psych Techs

Fri, Feb 01, 2002- Porterville newspaper article about 20/20 training program for Psych Techs

Sat, Jan 26, 2002- Students find our online practice test helpful in preparing for the Psych Tech license exam

Sat, Jan 26, 2002- Complaints against Psych Techs should not be publicized before formal charges are filed

Sat, Jan 26, 2002- It now costs more for some late Psych Tech license renewals

Sat, Jan 26, 2002- New CAPT/management committee works to add 200 PTAs to 20/20 program

Fri, Jan 25, 2002- Articles related to proposed nurse-to-patient staffing ratios

Fri, Jan 25, 2002- Governor Davis announces $60 million program to train more nurses

Thu, Jan 24, 2002- Proposed nurse-to-patient ratios not expected to affect Psych Tech worksites

Wed, Jan 23, 2002- Confusion over whether proposed nurse-to-patient ratios would affect Psych Tech worksites

Tue, Jan 22, 2002- Governor announces proposed nurse-to-patient staffing ratios

Wed, Dec 19, 2001- Riverside newspaper article about the high demand for Psych Techs

Fri, Oct 19, 2001- CAPT-sponsored online Psych Tech practice exam is a big hit

Mon, Oct 08, 2001- CAPT's free online review for the Psych Tech license exam is now fully operational.

Tue, Oct 02, 2001- CAPT strongly supports legislation to ban mandatory overtime by healthcare employees

Sun, Jul 01, 2001- West Hills College to start a Psych Tech program

Thu, Jun 28, 2001- Check the status of Psych Tech licenses online

Thu, Jun 28, 2001- Two Psych Techs are among new members of the BVNPT

Wed, Jun 27, 2001- Will a Psych Tech's license be in jeopardy for errors made by unlicensed staff?

Thu, Jun 21, 2001- Most Psych Tech licensing board vacancies are filled, including one new member endorsed by CAPT

Wed, Apr 18, 2001- When does an 'expunged' conviction have to be reported?

Mon, Apr 16, 2001- Education bill may help attract Psych Techs to state service

Sun, Apr 15, 2001- Illegal harassment can lead to monetary damages

Sun, Apr 15, 2001- Videoconferencing: A new approach in Psych Tech education

Fri, Apr 13, 2001- CAPT sponsors Internet program to prep graduates for Psych Tech exam

Wed, Mar 28, 2001- Plastic Psych Tech licenses are here

Wed, Mar 28, 2001- CAPT seeks including in nursing legislation to reduce staffing shortages

Thu, Mar 15, 2001- More progress on CAPT's PTA-to-PT program

Thu, Mar 15, 2001- In their 70s, they're in CAPT's first PTA-to-PT training program

Sat, Feb 10, 2001- New federal guidelines to protect workers from repetitive strain injuries

Fri, Feb 09, 2001- CAPT's project to get PTAs licensed moves ahead with first class of students

Thu, Jan 25, 2001- September 1999 U.S. Government Accounting Office report titled "Improper Restraint or Seclusion Use Places People at Risk."

Tue, Jan 23, 2001- PTA-to-PT concept in the Napa-Sonoma area is on hold

Mon, Jan 15, 2001- Some Psych Techs to receive licensing survey

Mon, Dec 11, 2000- Psych Techs can give flu shots with a doctor's order

Mon, Nov 20, 2000- BVNPT drops continued competency concept unless it's ordered

Mon, Nov 20, 2000- List of Outreach articles on the continued competency proposal

Mon, Nov 20, 2000- How many Psych Tech Assistants are at each facility?

Mon, Nov 20, 2000- CAPT project to increase number of licensed Psych Techs moves forward

Mon, Nov 20, 2000- CAPT is skeptical of the BVNPT's 'unethical conduct' proposal

Mon, Nov 20, 2000- Plastic Psych Tech licenses, LiveScan are on the way

Thu, Nov 16, 2000- Information at whose cost? Practice-related information on the Internet

Thu, Nov 16, 2000- CAPT supports federal legislation to ban mandatory overtime

Mon, Oct 16, 2000- Fingerprints still needed from some PTAs -- renew early

Tue, Sep 12, 2000- Continuing education leave bill becomes law January 1

Tue, Sep 12, 2000- Atascadero Psych Tech school increases maximum enrollment to 225 students

Tue, Sep 12, 2000- Caller paises Psych Techs

Tue, Sep 12, 2000- Program could double the number of Psych Tech graduates

Tue, Jul 25, 2000- Governor signs CAPT's continuing education bill into law

Thu, Jul 13, 2000- LiveScan fingerprinting system can speed up Psych Tech licensing process

Tue, Jul 11, 2000- Continuing education bill is on the governor's desk

Wed, Jul 05, 2000- CAPT instrumental in keeping the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians alive and well

Wed, Jun 28, 2000- Continuing education bill clears another committee

Mon, Jun 19, 2000- Assembly approves CAPT's continuing education bill 72-3

Wed, May 03, 2000- Non-state Psych Techs look to CAPT for answer to higher licensing fees

Wed, May 03, 2000- Continuing education bill has first hearing May 9

Thu, Mar 02, 2000- DDS and CAPT Metro are working for more licensed staff

Wed, Feb 16, 2000- Napa Valley College seeks Psych Tech Instructor

Wed, Feb 16, 2000- CAPT sponsors legislation on paid leave for continuing education courses

Tue, Jan 25, 2000- Former Calif. Psych Tech now in Arkansas

Tue, Jan 25, 2000- Random audits of Psych Tech license renewals

Mon, Jan 24, 2000- 10 Psych Techs honored at Atascadero awards ceremony

Mon, Jan 24, 2000- Heidi Parra: Atascadero Psych Tech of the year for 1999

Tue, Jan 18, 2000- Lack of licensed Psych Techs causes hardship & stress

Tue, Jan 18, 2000- Psych Tech blood withdrawal courses in Southern California

Sat, Jan 01, 2000- Psych Tech practice settings

Thu, Dec 16, 1999- New drugs added to the arsenal against drug-resistant staph

Thu, Dec 16, 1999- New law won't increase Psych Tech staffing minimums

Thu, Dec 16, 1999- Need for more licensed Psych Techs brings about school expansions

Thu, Dec 09, 1999- CAPT reviews a new 'peer review' program: Would it work for Psych Techs?

Thu, Dec 09, 1999- Psych Tech license renewal fees increase Jan. 1

Mon, Nov 22, 1999- Providers for Psych Tech blood withdrawal instruction

Tue, Oct 26, 1999- Upward mobility is alive and well for Psych Techs

Tue, Oct 26, 1999- Psych Tech school closes due to low enrollment

Tue, Oct 26, 1999- Interest in using Psych Techs for blood draw is slow to come, but CAPT keeps pushing

Tue, Oct 26, 1999- CAPT seeks instructors for blood draw training for all Psych Techs

Wed, Oct 13, 1999- California is actively recruiting Psych Techs to work in state facilities

Thu, Aug 26, 1999- Reporting abuse

Thu, Aug 26, 1999- Continued Competence update

Thu, Aug 26, 1999- PTAs: What their growing numbers mean

Wed, Aug 25, 1999- R&S procedures must comply with federal regs

Fri, Aug 20, 1999- CAPT works to get blood withdrawal instructors approved for Psych Techs

Tue, Aug 03, 1999- Sonoma Psych Techs works to eliminate language barrier

Tue, Aug 03, 1999- New law requires healthcare workers to wear nametags

Tue, Aug 03, 1999- California state facilities comply with new needle safety law

Thu, Jul 29, 1999- Feds tighten regulations on client/patient restraints

Tue, Jul 27, 1999- Concern over proliferation of Psychiatric Technician Assistants

Mon, Jul 26, 1999- Restricted duties for Psychiatric Technician Assistants

Mon, Jul 26, 1999- Psychiatric Technician licensing board wants your help

Tue, Jun 29, 1999- How can LVNs become Psychiatric Technicians?

Mon, Jun 14, 1999- Is it legal for Psych Techs to supervise RNs?

Tue, Jun 01, 1999- Instructor retires after 24 years of promoting Psych Tech professionalism

Mon, May 24, 1999- Gov. Davis reviews executive order to deny professional licenses to non-citizens

Thu, May 20, 1999- Informational meetings on Atascadero Psych Tech training program

Mon, May 03, 1999- State is getting providers to give blood withdrawal training to Psych Techs

Wed, Apr 28, 1999- CAPT meets with BVNPT on licensing issues

Mon, Apr 26, 1999- Psych Tech Assistants get CNA certificates extended

Tue, Feb 16, 1999- BVNPT is still considering continued competence for license renewal

Tue, Feb 16, 1999- CAPT asks Davis to recind legal residency verification plan

Thu, Feb 11, 1999- CA Psychiatric Technicians can now draw blood

Mon, Feb 01, 1999- Psych Tech practice is not limited to people with MI/DD

Wed, Jan 06, 1999- California will soon require safety needles for its healthcare workers

Sat, Jan 02, 1999- Patient deaths in seclusion or restraint

Tue, Dec 29, 1998- CAPT works to find alternatives to license fee increase

Fri, Dec 18, 1998- National commission pushes for healthcare competency standards

Thu, Dec 03, 1998- Psych Techs do not have to be supervised by an RN.

Wed, Oct 28, 1998- California Psych Techs -- a model for other states

Wed, Oct 28, 1998- When to question a supervisor's order and protect your license

Wed, Oct 28, 1998- Why are Psych Tech license fees higher than RNs and LVNs?

Wed, Oct 28, 1998-

Wed, Oct 28, 1998- Dwindling BVNPT Psych Tech Fund budget reserve

Wed, Oct 28, 1998- BVNPT proposes increase in Psych Tech license fees

Wed, Oct 21, 1998- CAPT opposes continued competence evaluation for Psych Techs

Tue, Oct 06, 1998- New law will require safety needles for Calif. healthcare workers

Sat, Aug 15, 1998- Are safety hypodermic syringes really safe?

Sat, Aug 15, 1998- CAPT supports legislation to reduce needle-stick injuries

Fri, Aug 14, 1998- Psych Techs will be required to prove legal residence

Wed, Jul 29, 1998- Hair removal by laser is not within Psych Tech scope of practice.

Mon, Jul 27, 1998- Continued competence evaluation considered for California Psych Techs

Sun, Jul 26, 1998- What is continued competence evaluation?

Sat, Jul 25, 1998- Delay on blood-draw certification for CA Pysch Techs

Mon, Jul 20, 1998- Don't take Psych Tech continuing eduication courses too soon

Thu, Jun 04, 1998- California Psychiatric Technician scope of practice

Wed, Apr 15, 1998- Psych Tech scope of practice not changed by Title 22

Wed, Apr 08, 1998- Home study not allowed for CNA certificate renewal

Sat, Feb 28, 1998- New 'silver bullet' to fight vancomycin-resistant staph<

Tue, Jan 27, 1998- Sue Munoz: Atascadero State Hospital Psych Tech of the Year.

Tue, Jan 27, 1998- Inactive status for California Psych Tech licenses

Thu, Nov 06, 1997- Psych Tech conviction self-reporting

Fri, Oct 10, 1997- Psych Tech licensing board's name will change

Wed, Oct 08, 1997- Psych Tech scope of practice will be expanded

Sun, Oct 05, 1997- License suspension for not paying child support

Sun, Oct 05, 1997- License suspension for not paying child support

Tue, Aug 26, 1997- Blood withdrawal bill clears another legislative committee

Wed, Jul 30, 1997- Psych Techs cannot withdraw blood yet

Tue, Jul 22, 1997- Vancomycin-resistant staph aureus?

Mon, Jul 14, 1997- Psych Tech scope of practice bill clears hurdle

Wed, Jun 04, 1997- Psych Techs must disclose convictions on license renewal

Tue, Jun 03, 1997- Legislation would change licensing board's name

Mon, Jun 02, 1997- Handwashing -- A century of evidence ignored

Thu, May 15, 1997- E-mail forums of interest to Psych Techs

Sun, Mar 02, 1997- Special training for specimen tests

Mon, Feb 24, 1997- Clarification about supervision

Sat, Feb 22, 1997- Fingerprints required for first-time Psych Tech licenses

Fri, Feb 21, 1997- Nursing booklet on professional boundaries

Wed, Jan 01, 1997- Calif. licensing board

Wed, Oct 30, 1996- Restraint & seclusion

Wed, Jun 12, 1996- California Psych Techs -- a model for other states

Sat, Jun 08, 1996- Psych Techs may legally remove sutures

Fri, Jan 12, 1996- Psych Techs and nurses can work as CNAs or HHAs without certificates