Mental Health Nursing Certificate Program
Course Information
Course Code
MHNU100
Instruction Method
Online modules and weekly virtual sessions
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.
Course Objectives
This 10-week course will focus on the foundations of nursing care for patients with mental health conditions. We aim to prepare students for the CNA mental health nursing exam and for providing well- informed, patient-centered nursing care to patients with mental health needs.
Evaluation Method
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 will cover topics in modules 1 – 5.
Final 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 will cover topics in modules 6 – 9.
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:
Fall 2023
- Course Start Date: September 25, 2023
- Registration Deadline: September 17, 2023
Winter 2024
- Course Start Date: February 12, 2024
- Registration Deadline: February 4, 2024
Summer 2024
- Course Start Date: June 10, 2024
- Registration Deadline: June 2, 2024
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: Mental Status Examination & Suicide Assessment
- Module 3: Depression
- Module 4: Bipolar Disorder
- Module 5: Schizophrenia
- Module 6: Eating Disorders
- Module 7: Substance Abuse Disorders
- Module 8: Anxiety
- Module 9: Delirium and Dementia
- Module 10: Review
Mental Health Nursing Certificate Program MHNU100
Testimonials:
“The Mental Health Nursing course with Aideen as the facilitator has been a transformative experience for me. My personal objectives were met, making this course a valuable investment in my professional development.”
— Student, Fall 2023
Registration instructions:
- Select button “View Available Sections and Registration”
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- Select your course/section by clicking the “Add” button which will send the course to your cart.
- To move on to payment, click the blue “Register” button.
- Once payment has been processed, registration is complete.
COVID Vaccine Requirement:
Proof of full vaccination (2 doses) for all learners is required for all onsite attendance at Michener. Fully online courses do not require proof of vaccination.
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