1110 Department of Consumer Affairs, Boards
Program Descriptions

91 - BOARD OF VOCATIONAL NURSING AND PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIANS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians' (Board) mission is to protect the public. Public protection is paramount to the Board and its highest priority in exercising its licensing, regulatory and disciplinary functions. Toward this end, the Board ensures that only qualified persons are licensed vocational nurses and psychiatric technicians by enforcing education requirements, standards of practice and by educating consumers of their rights.

Between July 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008, the Board operated as a bureau under the Department of Consumer Affairs pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 101.1(b). Effective January 1, 2009, the Board's sunset date was extended pursuant to Chapter 35, Statutes of 2008 (AB 1545). Therefore, it became a board again effective January 1, 2009.