Course Name |
Disorders of Mental Health for LPNs |
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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. Theory related to mental health disorders including neurobiology and psychopharmacology are reviewed in this course. The major mental health disorders are also considered, including anxiety, mood, personality, eating and cognitive impairment disorders, addictions and schizophrenia. 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. |
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Subject Code |
PNRS 113 |
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Learning Objectives |
By the end of this course, students will
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Tuition |
$826.00 (as of Fall semester 2020) Textbooks not included in tuition fee. Contact the Douglas College Bookstore for prices and ordering information. |
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Pre-requisites |
Completion of English 12 with a minimum grade of “C” or proof of equivalent. 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 Douglas College. |
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Course Content |
Topics include:
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Learning Resources |
Videbeck, S. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Ralph, I. Psychotropic Agents Available through the Douglas College Bookstore. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Completion Timeframe |
8 months (125 hours) from course start date |
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Registration and Course Start |
Registration is easy; simply complete the CE-HS Registration Form and submit it to: cehs@douglascollege.ca, with proof of completion of the pre-requisite requirements. Payment of the tuition fee must accompany registration. 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-requisites.
Calendar - Registration dates & deadlines.