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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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California Approved Schools
The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians is authorized to approve vocational nursing and psychiatric technician programs in California.
Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 2880 and 4530, the Board prepares and maintains a list of schools which offer an approved program for vocational nurses and/or psychiatric technicians.
Approved Vocational Nursing Schools

