RN Mental Health Nursing Certificate
Introduction
RN Mental Health Nursing Certificate is a program taught at Douglas College, Canada. Intake: begin once per month. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Maximum of 24 months to complete all the courses in the prog) options.
The RN Mental Health Nursing Certificate Program is a self-paced, on-line, instructor-supported program that prepares Registered Nurses to work in Mental Health settings. Students study Therapeutic Relationships in Mental Health (PNRS 100), Assessment and Promotion of Mental Health (PNRS 107), Disorders of Mental Health (PNRS 114), Professional Practice in Mental Health (PNRS 122), plus Clinical Practice (PNRS 125) or Knowledge Transfer (PNRS 141).
The program includes a clinical component to apply learning to practice. The form of clinical experience—clinical placement or knowledge transfer—is based on experience and learning needs, determined through an interview with Douglas College Continuing Education faculty. Courses are self-paced and begin once per month, with maximum completion timelines of 24 months with Knowledge Transfer or 18 months with Clinical Practice.
Modules
- Therapeutic Relationships in Mental Health (PNRS 100)
- Assessment and Promotion of Mental Health (PNRS 107)
- Disorders of Mental Health (PNRS 114)
- Professional Practice in Mental Health (PNRS 122)
- Clinical Practice (PNRS 125) OR
- Knowledge Transfer (PNRS 141)
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in RN Mental Health Nursing Certificate at Douglas College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Douglas College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Douglas College as pre-requiste for admission in RN Mental Health Nursing Certificate.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
You must submit to Continuing Education, Faculty of Health Sciences:
- a program application form;
- a copy of your current resume, highlighting your education and experience as an RN;
- proof of completion of a recognized RN education program;
- a letter of intent that describes your personal goals and vision for your future practice, and how completion of this program aligns with those goals (maximum of one page);
- two letters of reference (one must be a healthcare work-related reference; the other may be a personal reference);
- a copy of current active registration RN registration; and
- proof of completion of English 12 with a minimum grade of “C” or equivalent LPI test results (score of 4 on all sections).
proof of completion of English 12 with a minimum grade of “C” or equivalent LPI test results (score of 4 on all sections)
Courses Units
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proof of completion of English 12 with a minimum grade of “C” or equivalent LPI test results (score of 4 on all sections)
Scholarships
51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.