Changes to Respiratory Care Scope of Practice Go Into Effective 10/01/2025 The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) would like to inform licensees, employers and …

This online license verification feature permits consumers, employers and licensees to check on the status of psychiatric technician and vocational nurse licenses online.

License Renewals Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and Psychiatric Technicians (PTs) are required to renew their license every two years. Satisfactory completion of continuing education (CE) is …

The Board is responsible for examination and licensure of over 9,500 VN applicants and 1,000 PT applicants annually. There are five different methods to qualify for licensure as an LVN in California …

California Board Of Vocational Nursing And Psychiatric Technicians

State of California A major function of the Board is protection of the consumer through education. The goal is the educational preparation of safe and competent practitioners. It is the Board's philosophy …

Contact Us Business Hours and Location The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians is open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm daily, with the exception of State Holidays. …

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive Suite 205, Sacramento, CA 95833-2945 Phone 916-263-7800 Fax 916-263-7855 Web www.bvnpt.ca.gov

California Board Of Vocational Nursing And Psychiatric Technicians

The Board is mandated to protect consumers from licensees who practice in an unsafe, incompetent or impaired manner. To achieve this goal, the Board administers a licensing exam to ensure that …