American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) · AAPT's currently published Level 1 examination scope, checked 2026-10-18. The issuer does not state a syllabus version or effective date. Its Test Contents and Preparation page displays a 2017-05-04 page timestamp, which is not an examination effective date. The workbook label Certified Psychiatric Technician (CPT) maps to AAPT's Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician (NCPT) certification; CPT is not established by these sources as a separate current AAPT examination.

This original 20-question sample covers selected topics across the outline. It does not reproduce official exam questions or cover every tested topic.

• AAPT — Certifying Psychiatric Technicians
• The Certification Process
• Test Contents and Preparation
• Clinical Safety: Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers
• CDC's Core Infection Prevention and Control Practices for Safe Healthcare Delivery in All Settings
• Pressure ulcers (pressure sores)
• Pressure Ulcers — Patient Information Leaflet
• Low Blood Glucose (Hypoglycemia)
• First Aid for Seizures
• Sudden confusion (delirium)
• Delirium (sudden confusion) — Overview
• Dysphagia (swallowing problems)
• Low Blood Pressure
• Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean
• Beginnings and Endings — Part 1 of 4
• Beginnings and Endings — Part 2 of 4
• Schizophrenia
• Understanding Psychosis
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: When Unwanted Thoughts or Repetitive Behaviors Take Over
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Panic Disorder: What You Need to Know
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder: What You Need to Know
• 5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Suicide
• Hoarseness