Psychiatric/Mental Health Technician Skills Checklist

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PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS:

Proficiency

  1. I have never done the stated task.
  2. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice to feel comfortable and proficient.
  3. I have performed the task/skill several times and feel moderately comfortable functioning independently but would require a resource person nearby.
  4. I have performed the task/skill frequently and would feel very comfortable and proficient performing it without supervision or practice.

Frequency

  1. 5 or less Annually
  2. 5 or less Quarterly
  3. 3 or less Monthly
  4. 1 - 5 times Daily/Weekly
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Vital Signs monitoring: Respiratory Rate
Vital Signs monitoring: Pulse
Vital Signs monitoring: Blood pressure
Height and weight
Oral Temperature
Rectal Temperature
Axillary Temperature
Intake & output charting
Measuring fluid output: Diaper
Measuring fluid output: Bedpan
Measuring fluid output: Foley bag
Ambulatory Cuffs
Assist Activities of Daily Living
Wrist restraints
Full restraints
PERSONAL CARE *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Assisting patient to bathroom
Placing a urinal
Use of bed pan
Special mouth care
Assisting patient brushing teeth
Changing diaper
Combing hair
Shampoo in bed
Shampoo in shower
Dressing
Shower
Tub bath
Partial bed bath
Complete bed bath
INFECTION CONTROL/SAFETY *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Hand washing
Linen handling
Universal precaution
Reverse isolation
Airborne precaution
Contact precaution
Proper waste disposal
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES *
SKILLFREQUENCY
First Aid/CPR
Assist with Code
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Oral
Topical
Suppository
Eye drops
Ear drops
Immunizations
Intradermal injections for allergy testing
FEEDING *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Meal Serving
Assistance with feeding
Assisting to patients with difficulty swallowing
Assisting patients with vision impairment
COMMON PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Anxiety Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Catatonic Psychotic Disorder
Delusional Disorders
Depression
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Hallucinations
Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder
Panic Attacks
Paranoid Psychotic Disorder
Phobias
Schizophrenia
Suicidal Ideation/Attempts
COMMON EATING DISORDERS *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Obesity
ASSIST WITH PSYCHOTHERAPY *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Behavioral
Couple/Family
Group
Individual
PERSONALITY DISORDERS *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Cluster A-Paranoid/Schizoid
Cluster B-Antisocial/Borderline
Cluster C-Anxious/Fearful
COGNITIVE DISORDERS *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Alzheimer's (Dementia)
Amnestic Disorders
Delirium
Dementia
ASSIST WITH ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Biofeedback
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Expressive Therapy (Art, Movement)
Guided Imagery
Massage Therapy
Mediation
Recreational Therapy
Therapeutic Touch
PSYCHOTROPIC AGENTS *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Antianxiety Agents
Anticholinergics/Antiparkinsons
Anticonvulsants
Antidepressants/Mood Elevators
Antimanic Agents
Antipsychotic Agents
Hypnotics
Recognition of Medication Side Effects
ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Athena
Greenway Primesuite
Allscripts
Care360
Cerner
CPSI
eClinicalWorks
Eclipsys
EPIC
MACLAB
McKesson/Paragon
Meditech
PACS
Quadramed
Sorian
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (31 days to 12 months)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (3-5 years)
School age children (5-12 years)
Adolescents (12-18 years)
Young adults (18-39 years)
Middle adults (39-64 years)
Older adults (64-79 years)
Elderly adults (80+ years)

Attestation

ATTESTATION: *