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Location
Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric TechniciansSuite 205
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive
Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone: (916) 263-7800
Email: bvnpt@dca.ca.gov
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Mission Statement
The mission of the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (Board) 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.

