AI & Mental Health Care: Practical Opportunities for Clinical and Administrative Implementation – AIMH110

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AI & Mental Health Care: Practical Opportunities for Clinical and Administrative Implementation – AIMH110

AI & Mental Health Care: Practical Opportunities for Clinical and Administrative Implementation

AI & Mental Health Care: Practical Opportunities for Clinical and Administrative Implementation – AIMH110:
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Credential(s) Earned: Certificate

Program Length: 4 weeks with live sessions every Wednesday 5 - 7 PM EST

Start Date: July 4, 2025

Tuition: Free. Funded by the Future Skills Centre

Application Deadline: July 4, 2025

Program Code: AIMH110

Description

The AI and Mental Health Care: Practical Opportunities for Clinical and Administrative Implementation course is designed to help participants feel more comfortable engaging with AI technologies, deepen their competence in understanding and assessing its role in mental health and addictions care, and build capacity in applying AI responsibly within clinical and organizational environments.

Participants will explore foundational concepts in AI and machine learning, real-world clinical and administrative use cases, and implementation strategies. The course also addresses key ethical, legal, and equity considerations, all tailored to the realities of mental health and addiction care.

The course is developed by members of the Institute for Education Research (TIER) at University Health Network in collaboration with The Michener Institute. This course is part of the Scaling for Impact: Responsible AI in Healthcare, supported by the Future Skills Centre (FSC). Content will include pre-readings, virtual live sessions and reflection assignments.

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Who Is This Program Intended For

This program is intended for healthcare professionals and administrators in the field of mental health and addictions. No previous knowledge of AI is required. We reserve the right to ask for additional information to ensure you qualify for the course

Program Overview

The AI and Mental Health Care: Practical Opportunities for Clinical and Administrative Implementation course is delivered in English and designed for mental health and addiction healthcare professionals and administrators. Participants will explore foundational concepts in AI and machine learning, real-world clinical and administrative use cases, and implementation strategies. The course also addresses key ethical, legal, and equity considerations, all tailored to the realities of mental health and addiction care. No previous knowledge of AI is required.

Through this certificate program, you will:

  • Understand Foundational Knowledge: Introduce key concepts, terminologies, and methodologies in artificial intelligence with a focus on their relevance and adaptation to mental health care contexts.
  • Analyze Real-World Applications: Examine current AI-driven tools and systems used in mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and administrative support to develop an evidence-based understanding of their practical impact.
  • Evaluate Barriers and Facilitators: Identify challenges and enablers specific to the integration of AI in mental health services, using case studies to explore change management strategies tailored to diverse clinical and organizational settings.
  • Apply Social and Ethical Considerations: Critically evaluate ethical concerns, including patient privacy, consent, algorithmic bias, and access equity, within the framework of AI-augmented mental health care delivery.

    • Course Format

    This program is one (1) course of four (4) weeks from July 4 – August 5. Each week contains learning objectives, pre-readings and post-session reflections, and a virtual live class session every Wednesday from 5-7 pm EST. You are encouraged to identify your own learning needs and go beyond the material provided each week through additional resources.

    Registration Process

    Health professionals and administrators in the field of mental health and addictions can self-enroll into the program by completing the registration form by July 4, 2025. You will need to provide your contact information. Interested individuals who are not healthcare professionals or administrators may be admitted on a case-by-case basis, and should contact the course team through the form below. We reserve the right to ask for additional information to ensure you qualify for the course.

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    Registration Deadline

    Registration Deadline: July 4, 2025

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When will I gain access to the program?

    After you’ve successfully registered into the course, you can access the program by signing onto your Michener Brightspace (Michbrite) account starting July 4, 2025.

    Is there a course fee?

    There is no fee for the course. The course is sponsored by the grant funder Future Skills Centre during the granting period until September 2025.

    Will the class sessions be recorded?

    We will make our best efforts to record the sessions pending approval from the speakers. Attendance is strongly encouraged to get the most out of the course. Please note there may also be instances where we need to pause and subsequently resume the recording during class.

    Will I get a certificate?

    You will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of hours completed by attending the live sessions. To qualify for the maximum 8-hour credit, learners must attend all 4 live-class sessions.

    Contact Us

    Have a question? Email: responsibleai-mh@uhn.ca.