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With increased demands for mental health services, the role of the RN and RPN working in mental health settings has expanded. This exciting program will provide RNs and RPNs with an opportunity to develop knowledge and clinical skills in Mental Health. Courses are offered entirely through distance education.
The first level of the program provides nurses with an understanding of the basic concepts of mental health nursing. Theory and clinical practice provide the opportunity for nurses to develop the necessary skills to function as a member of the mental health team. The second level of the program provides an opportunity for RNs to develop research skills through participation in a research project related to mental health.
Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Evidence of Registration with College of Nurses to be submitted to the Program Manager during the first course and annually thereafter.
To obtain the Certificate you must successfully complete the following courses:
| Courses |
RN |
RPN |
| Level 1 |
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NRSGMHN21 |
Concepts Basic to Mental Health Nursing |
X |
X |
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NRSGMHN22 |
Nursing Interventions in Mental Health |
X |
X |
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SENSMHN23 |
Interventions Supporting Change |
X |
X |
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NRSGMHN24 |
Nursing Interventions in Severe Mental Illness |
X |
X |
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CONFMHN25 |
Interventions with Special Populations |
X |
X |
|
NRSGMHN26 |
Integration of Mental Health Principles |
X |
X |
| Level 2 |
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NRSGMHN27 |
Research Methods and Mental Health Nursing |
X |
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NRSGMHN30 |
Integration with Mental Health Theory with Practice |
X |
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Medical clearance is required prior to beginning clinical experiences NRSGMHN26 and NRSGMHN30.
This program is offered in Distance Education format only.
Mohawk College
Continuing Education catalogue
Distance Education
Health Sciences
Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)
http://www.cna-nurses.ca
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
http://www.rnao.org
Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO)
http://www.rpnao.org
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