Mental Health Nursing Certificate Program
Course Information
Course Code
MHNU100
Instruction Method
Online modules and virtual weekly discussions
Fee
$1499.00
Length
10 weeks
Instructor(s)
Aideen Carroll, RN, BScN, BSc, MA, CPMHN (C)
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the Learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate therapeutic communication with patients.
- Complete a suicide risk assessment and a mental health status assessment for a patient.
- Explain the symptoms and treatment for patients at risk of suicide and/or with mental health conditions.
- Apply best practices in healthcare to nursing care plan for patients at risk of suicide and/or with mental health conditions.
- Recognize personal/societal biases and misconceptions about mental health conditions that affect patient well-being when they come up in patient-care conversations.
Evaluation Method
Midterm Case Study Assignment
- Students will receive a case study which involves a patient going through a mental health crisis. Learners will provide a video presentation or written response to the case study where they will need to determine the mental health issue they are experiencing, the suicide risk level, and determine a plan for patient care.
Midterm Written Assessment
The written assessment will be a multiple-choice test completed online through Blackboard. The questions on this test will come from past CNA mental health nursing exams or be similar to those questions. This assessment tests students’ preparedness for writing the CNA exam after this course.
Final Written Assessment
The written assessment will be a multiple-choice test completed online through Blackboard.
Participation Grade
20% of learners’ grades will come from their participation in synchronous class activities. During each session we will have activities, case studies, and group discussions. Students are expected to be active participants in class discussion.
Intended For
Intended for :
- Nurses intending to write the CNA exam for Mental Health Nursing
- Nurses who are looking to deepen their understanding of best practices providing mental health nursing care
This course is available for individual registration as well as hospital sponsorship
Inquiries please email: ce@michener.ca
Upcoming Dates:
Course Start Date: 20 February 2023
Registration Deadline: 12 February 2023
**Please note these dates are subject to change
Text Book
Location
Prerequisites
Valid Certificate of Competence to practice nursing
Legal ability to work in Canada
Topics Covered
Topics covered:
- Module 1- The Therapeutic Relationship
- Module 2- Suicide and Mental Health Assessment
- Module 3- Depression
- Module 4- Bipolar Disorder
- Module 5- Schizophrenia
- Module 6- Anxiety
- Module 7- Eating Disorders
- Module 8- Substance Abuse Disorders
- Module 9- Delirium and Dementia
- Module 10- Review
Mental Health Nursing Certificate Program MHNU100
COVID Vaccine Requirement:
Proof of full vaccination will be required.
Instructions to upload proof of COVID vaccination to Self Service
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