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PTD & PTM TEST PLANS/SPECIFICATIONS Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Developmental Disability Specialty Area) [PTD] Part

Content Area Description

# of Test Items

% of Exam

A

Client Assessment

30

21%

B

Medication Administration

17

12%

C

Treatment Application

21

14%

D

Activities of Daily Living

15

10%

E

Behavior Management

8

6%

F

Maintaining Safe and Orderly Environment

30

21%

G

Adhering to Legal Policies and Procedures

11

8%

H

Infection Control

13

9%

145

100%

Total Items Per Test Form

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Mental Illness Specialty Area) [PTM] Part

Content Area Description

# of Test Items

% of Exam

A

Assessing Behavioral and Physical Changes

16

12%

B

Performing Defined Nursing Activities

45

34%

C

Communicating with Others

9

7%

D

Anticipate Crises and Initiate Interventions

10

8%

E

Performing Security Checks

8

6%

F

Maintaining Safe and Orderly Environment

13

10%

G

Adhering to Legal Policies and Procedures

16

12%

H

Establishing Therapeutic Environments

14

11%

131

100%

Total Items Per Test Form

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