Mental Health Nursing Certificate Program

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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:

  1. Demonstrate therapeutic communication with patients.
  2. Complete a suicide risk assessment and a mental health status assessment for a patient.
  3. Explain the symptoms and treatment for patients at risk of suicide and/or with mental health conditions.
  4. Apply best practices in healthcare to nursing care plan for patients at risk of suicide and/or with mental health conditions.
  5. 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

You may choose to purchase this textbook: Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing for Canadian Practice 4e (Wendy Austin, Cindy Ann Peternelj-Taylor, Diane Kunyk, Mary Ann Boyd) for additional reading. This text is not required for this course.

Location

Online modules and weekly virtual sessions

Prerequisites

Valid Certificate of Competence to practice nursing
Legal ability to work in Canada

Topics Covered

Topics covered:

  1. Module 1- The Therapeutic Relationship
  2. Module 2- Suicide and Mental Health Assessment
  3. Module 3- Depression
  4. Module 4- Bipolar Disorder
  5. Module 5- Schizophrenia
  6. Module 6- Anxiety
  7. Module 7- Eating Disorders
  8. Module 8- Substance Abuse Disorders
  9. Module 9- Delirium and Dementia
  10. Module 10- Review

Mental Health Nursing Certificate Program  MHNU100


COVID Vaccine Requirement:

Proof of full vaccination will be required.

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