Course Name |
Assessment and Promotion of Mental Health for LPNs |
Course Description |
This course is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) who wish to enhance their skills in working with clients experiencing mental health issues and their families.
This course presents topics pertinent to mental health and mental illness such as: mental health promotion, the cultural context, growth and development, self-concept, stress, grief and loss. Crisis and aggression are presented. Mental Status Assessment and the Nursing Process in Mental Health Nursing are included.
LPNs may register for specific professional development purposes, or as part of the LPN Mental Health Nursing certificate program. Students interested in completing the certificate program must apply for admission and be accepted into the program. Details of the required documents and program application forms are available on the program web page. Please note that a maximum of one course completed for professional development may be applied toward satisfaction of certificate program requirements. |
Subject Code | PNRS 106 |
Learning Objectives |
By the end of this course, students will be able to
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Tuition |
$524.00
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Pre-requisites |
Completion of English 12 with a minimum grade of 鈥淐鈥 or . Students who register are understood to be confirming successful completion of this requirement. Proof of successful completion is not required on registration but may be requested by 香港六盒宝典开奖结果. |
Course Content |
This course covers topics including:
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Learning Resources |
Videbeck, S. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Available through the |
Instruction Method |
Interactive online course in Blackboard
Due to the nature of an online delivery, the student will be expected be proficient in computer skills including email, adding attachments, navigating the internet etc. Resources for getting started with Blackboard are available online to help get the student comfortable in the Blackboard environment. |
Assignments |
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Grading |
Minimum grade to pass is C (60%).
This course may be taken for professional development, or as part of the LPN Mental Health Nursing Certificate. |
Completion Timeframe |
4 months (75 hours) from course start date |
Registration and Course Start |
To register, email cehs@douglascollege.ca with your registration request.
Instructions on how to access your course materials will be emailed to you by the Program Assistant within five (5) business days prior to your chosen course start date. |
Course CRN provided by dept upon fulfilling pre-requisite.
Calendar - Registration dates & deadlines.