Mental Health Nursing Certificate Program

Course Information

Course Code

MHNU100

Instruction Method

Online modules and weekly virtual sessions

Fee

$1499.00

Length

12 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.

Course Objectives

This 12-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

Assessment % of Final Grade
Attendance at weekly virtual sessions
(see Location for more information)
10%
Reflective Written Response Assignment #1 10%
Midterm Exam
(multiple-choice online)
35%
Reflective Written Response Assignment #2 10%
Final Exam
(multiple-choice online)
35%

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 2024

  • Course Start Date: September 23, 2024
  • Registration Deadline: September 13, 2024

Winter 2025

  • Course Start Date: February 17, 2025
  • Registration Deadline: February 7, 2025

Summer 2025

  • Course Start Date: June 9, 2025
  • Registration Deadline: May 30, 2025

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. The weekly sessions are currently held on Wednesday evenings. They are recorded for those who cannot attend 'live'

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:

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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.

Instructions to upload proof of COVID vaccination to Self Service