Psychiatric Aides

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Help mentally or emotionally impaired patients.

Psychiatric Aides work with patients who have mental or emotional problems. They work directly with patients, helping them to do daily activities. They may go with patients to activities. They sometimes need to restrain violent patients.

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Outlook	Data not available
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
On the Job	Work Activities Assist patients with daily activities. Care for patients with mental illnesses. Feed patients. Give medications or immunizations. Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety. Interview patients to gather medical information. Confer with other professionals to plan patient care. Maintain medical records. Record vital statistics or other health information. Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance.
Career Pathways	Therapeutic Services
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