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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 10Art. 2§ 4510 Psychiatric Technician Licensing

§ 4510 Psychiatric Technician Licensing

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§ 4510 Psychiatric Technician Licensing

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a license to work as a psychiatric technician.
  • •To get the license, you might have to pass a test.
  • •If you already have a license, you can renew it if you meet the rules.
  • •After passing the test and paying the fee, you can get a temporary permit to start working while waiting for your full license.

Example

Someone wants to work helping people with mental health issues.

They have to take a test and pay a fee to get their license. Once they pass and pay, they can get a temporary permit to start working right away.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 4510 Psychiatric Technician Licensing

(a) The board shall issue a psychiatric technician’s license to each applicant who qualifies and, if required to take it, successfully passes the examination given pursuant to this chapter. The board shall also issue a psychiatric technician’s license to each holder of a psychiatric technician license who qualifies for renewal pursuant to this chapter and who applies for renewal. (b) After the applicant passes the examination and upon receipt by the board of the initial license fee required by subdivision (h) of Section 4548, the board may issue a receipt or temporary certificate that shall serve as a valid permit for the licensee to practice under this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 632, Sec. 40. (AB 1536) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 4515 Psychiatric Technician License Reciprocity
  • § 2736.6 Vocational Nurse Upgrade Requirements
  • § 2872.1 Vocational Nurse License Reciprocity
  • § 4511 Psychiatric Technician Licensing Requirements
  • § 4513 Psychiatric Technician Licensing Exams

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 4510.
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