Education
- What is the Education Division?
A major function of the Board is protection of the consumer through education. The goal is the educational preparation of safe and competent practitioners. It is the Board's philosophy that visionary and innovative leadership in the development of educational standards will prepare licensees for safe practice.
The Board's Education Division is responsible for:
- the approval of vocational nursing and psychiatric technician programs, including approval of faculty and facilities utilized by the VN and PT programs;
Pursuant to regulations that became effective July 1, 2000, the Board has authority to place vocational nursing and psychiatric technician programs on provisional approval. Provisional approval means that a program has not met all requirements as set forth in Article 5 of the Vocational Nursing or Psychiatric Technician Rules and Regulations. Provisional approval status is implemented in accordance with sections 2526.1 and 2530(l) of the Vocational Nursing Rules and Regulations and sections 2581.1 and 2585(l) of the Psychiatric Technician Rules and Regulations. Provisional approval is temporary. While on provisional approval, a program must work toward full regulatory compliance. Once full compliance is achieved, full approval status may be reinstated by the Board. If full compliance is not achieved, the Board may remove the program from its list of approved programs. It is important to note that a student who graduates from a program that is on provisional approval is still eligible to take the licensure examination. For questions regarding a specific program that holds provisional approval, contact the Board's Education Division at (916) 263-7843.
- the approval of vocational nursing and psychiatric technician programs, including approval of faculty and facilities utilized by the VN and PT programs;
- NCLEX/PN Examination Passing Standard
- Programs
The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians is authorized to approve vocational nursing and psychiatric technician programs in California.
Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 2880 and 4530, the Board prepares and maintains a list of programs which offer an approved program for vocational nurses and/or psychiatric technicians.
The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians reminds you to schedule and take your licensure examination as soon as you receive your Authorization to Test. Your chances of success on the licensure examination will be greater if you test as soon as possible after graduation.
A list of programs that offer courses for licensed vocational nurses and psychiatric technicians which are approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians can be found on the DCA License Search under Vocational Nurse Approved Program and Psychiatric Technican Approved Program License Types.
The individual programs should be contacted for information related to specific courses, course content, dates of courses, location and fees.
- Pass Rates
The California approved programs with corresponding licensure examination pass rates are listed here. For more detailed information on a specific program, contact the program directly.
