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Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Theory in Mental Health prepares students to acquire the theoretical knowledge required to subsequently complete clinical courses in the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This program is designed for students who previously completed a master's degree in nursing (equivalent to the McGill M.Sc.A in a nursing program) but have not completed any nurse practitioner theory or clinical courses. Students should complete 6-12 credits in preparatory theory courses prior to entry into the Graduate Certificate program (the specific number of preparatory courses required will depend on courses completed during their master's degree). Students should consult with the program Academic Adviser prior to applying.
Required Courses (15 credits)
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NUR2 647 Pharmacology for Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Advanced concepts in pharmacology for mental health nurse practitioners, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. Students will learn decision-making skills and problem-solving in the domain of clinical pharmacology.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Arvisais, Karolann (Winter)
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NUR2 692 Reasoning in Mental Health 3 (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Advanced nursing concepts in mood disorders, suicidal risk and generalized anxiety disorders. Students will learn the pathophysiology, investigation and management of mood disorders, suicidal risk and anxiety disorders using an integrative/multidimensional approach that is biopsychosocial, person and family-centered, and culturally sensitive. Pathophysiology, decision making and problem solving skills as well as interventions will be explored at length for each disorder.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Semeniuk, Trent; La Riccia, Giuseppina (Fall)
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NUR2 693 Reasoning in Mental Health 4 (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Advanced nursing concepts in cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic disorders. Students will learn the pathophysiology, investigation and management of cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic disorders using an integrative/multidimensional approach that is biopsychosocial, person and family-centered, and culturally sensitive. Pathophysiology, decision making and problem solving skills as well as interventions will be explored at length for each disorder.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Semeniuk, Trent; La Riccia, Giuseppina (Winter)
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NUR2 694 Reasoning in Mental Health 5 (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Advanced nursing concepts in personality disorders, substance use and addictive disorders, impulse-control disorders, and notions of self or otherdirected violence. Students will learn the pathophysiology, investigation and management of disorders related to personality, substance use and addiction, impulse-control and dangerosity using an integrative/multidimensional approach that is biopsychosocial, person and family-centered, and culturally sensitive. Pathophysiology, decision making and problem solving skills as well as interventions will be explored at length for each disorder.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Semeniuk, Trent; La Riccia, Giuseppina (Winter)
