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Programs and CoursesThe Certificate in Community Mental Health (CCMH) program, provides a college credential for individuals wishing to enhance their

knowledge and skills in the field of mental health. Philosophy, principles and practice in the program are based on recovery utilizing the

PSR approach. Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health have identified PSR as a foundation of mental health care.

Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) "is a holistic approach that places the person - not the illness - at the center of all interventions. The

wishes of the person being served direct the rehabilitation process through working partnerships that are forged between the practition

and the individual with mental illness. Effective rehabilitation builds on a person's strengths and helps the individual to compensate for th

negative effects of the psychiatric disability." (Hughes & Weinstein in Best Practices in PSR, 2000)

Two courses make up the certificate:

Introduction to Mental Health (IMH)

Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR)

Participants have up to two years to complete the program certificate. Available by distance education.

Courses may be taken individually as long as prerequisites are met. Health professionals with current experience in the field may startwith PSR. Health care workers with current experience and documented evidence of a current knowledge base related to mental health

disorders; the mental health system; best practices in mental health reform; and person-centered practice may start with PSR. Individua

with no or limited experience in the mental health field must start with the Introduction to Mental Health course.

This program is not a part-time version of the Community Mental Health Worker Program.

Instructors:

Jim Allaway, BA, Mental Health Consultant

Jill Bloom, RN

Riola Crawford, RPN, PPLP

Susan Hunt Ph.D. Distance Instructor

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EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH

Build Skills in Mental Health and Emergency Response

The Emergency Mental Health program offers courses designed to help individuals or professionals working in the field of mental health

gain expertise in providing assessment and care to individuals experiencing mental health crisis or emergencies.

The Emergency Mental Health Program consists of 3 courses:

Framework for Practice in Emergency Mental Health

Clinical and Diagnostic Concepts in Emergency Mental Health

Clinical Practicum in Emergency Mental Health

The program has been designed to help registrants:

gain an understanding of the role of emergency mental health practitioners;

develop advanced psychiatric interviewing ski lls that facilitate assessment and intervention;

explore legal and ethical issues related to emergency mental health;

consider models of care and how they guide emergency mental health practice;

gain competency in completing mental health assessments, risk assessments and triaging emergency mental health calls;

manage behavioral emergencies related to mental health;

examine a variety of psychiatric diagnostic categories, including physiological, psychotic, mood, personality and substance

abuse in relation to emergency mental health;

plan dispositions and follow-up care for individuals experiencing mental health crisis or emergency;
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develop skills to offer crisis line or telephone intervention; and

gain clinical experience in a relevant clinical setting.

Courses are offered in distant learning format. Take one course or complete all three courses and earn a certificate in

Emergency Mental Health.

Entrance Requirements for Framework for Practice, and Clinical and Diagnostic Concepts in Emergency Mental Health:

Standard Douglas College Entrance Requirements

Entrance Requirements for Clinical Practicum in Emergency Mental Health:

Proof of professional designation in health or human services profession.

CPR

Criminal Record Search

For information please contact

Douglas College Health Sciences Continuing Education

604-777-6527 EMH registration Form

Or, download a EMH Registration Form (pdf)

Health Data Classification Refresher

The Health Data Classification Refresher is a self-paced, paper-based, web-supported, tutor-supported, distance education course. Th

focus is on application of ICD-10-CA and CCI to classification of diagnoses and interventions in the acute care hospital environment

based on the textbook entitled ICD-10-CA/CCI Classification Primer.

The Primeris organized by broad patient categories and the topics covered represent the common types of cases within each categor

It includes ICD-10-CA/CCI coding theory, some pathophysiology and related interventions, application of coding theory to coding

exercises with self-assessment, two sectional exams and a final examination.

Access to the ICD-10-CA/CCI classifications is the responsibility of the student. The software CD and textbook can be purchased

through the Douglas College Bookstore. A downloadable order form is provided below. Access to the Internet is also required.

A Douglas College Continuing Education Course Certificate is issued.

This course is of interest to health information management professionals who:

have not coded for some years and who wish to update their coding knowledge and skills

wish to review their coding knowledge and skills to keep current with industry changes

wish to seek advanced placement in the Douglas College Health Information Management Program

have foreign credentials and are seeking Canadian certification

Prerequisites: copy of diploma or other proof of graduation from a CHIMA- recognized health information management program or othe

proof of eligibility for CHIMA membership.

Registration is continuous throughout the year. Start dates for summer registrants may be delayed due to vacation periods. The course

must be completed within eight months from the start date.

For a more detailed course description, download the Health Data Classification Refresher Course Description.

For information and registration, please contact Joy Fletcher at [email protected] or Maria Corderiro Program Assistant, at

604 777-6527 or email mailto:[email protected].

Download a HDCR bookstore (pdf)

Download a Health Data Classification Refresher Certificate Description (pdf)

For more information on Health Information Management, please visit the Health Sciences Website .

Download a Registration Form (pdf)
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Release of Information (ROI)

The Release of Information Program is a self-paced, self-guided, independent learning experience delivered online with facilitator

support provided. The focus of this course is on HOWto disclose confidential patient information to authorized requestors in accordanc

with BC legislation and local health care/organizational policies and procedures.

A Douglas College Continuing Education Course Certificate is issued upon successful completion.

This course is of interest to individuals who:

have a medical office assistant/clerical background in the health field who would like to expand their knowledge and career into

the field of release of information

wish to update their knowledge of ROI and health legislation

Prerequisites: Grade 12 or equivalent including English 12 with a C or equivalent; minimum one year full time (or equivalent) experience

in a health record department or related area ; typing 45 wpm. A letter from your employer verifying your current position AND a copy of

your job description can be used to provide proof that the prerequisites have been met. If English 12 with a C and/or typing 45 WPM is

not identified in the letter or job description, then a high school transcript or other evidence must be provided.

Registration is continuous throughout the year. Start dates for summer registrants may be delayed due to vacation periods. The course

must be completed within seven (7) weeks from the start date.

For a more detailed course description, download the Release of Information Course Description.

Download Release of Information Course Description

Download Course Registration

For more information on the Health Information Management 2-year diploma program, please visit:

http://www.douglas.bc.ca/programs/health-information-management.html

Continuing Education for Dispensing Opticians

Douglas College currently offers a one-year certificate program in Dispensing Opticianry (eyeglasses) and a two-year diploma program

(contact lenses). It is anticipated that graduates of both these programs, as well as practitioners in the field, will be interested in the

following Continuing Education opportunities. Approved COBC Continuing Education Credits.

Instructors: Ted Littlewood, Tony Viani, Emmett McRobie; Dispensing Opticians and Contact Lens Fitters; Dispensing Optician Progra

at Douglas College

Psychiatric Nursing Refresher (Certificate Program) - Recognized by the CRPNBC (College of Registered Psychiatric

Nurses of British Columbia)

The Psychiatric Nursing Refresher Certificate Program is a self-paced, distance education, instructor-supported program that prepares

former Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) who have been non-practicing for at least five years and wish to update their knowledge

and skills to reach competencies required of a beginning graduate in preparation for registration. This Program is also suitable for

practising RPNs who wish to have a refresher that includes both theory and preceptorship. The Program includes five courses, an on-lin

clinical skills component, and a full-time clinical preceptorship experience in an acute care psychiatric setting.

Instructor: Maureen Mackey, RPN, RN, BSN, MDE (Candidate)

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of the Psychiatric Nursing Refresher Certificate Program the graduate will:

demonstrate responsibi lity and accountability for own psychiatric nursing practice.

apply communication theory and skills effectively to initiate, maintain and terminate therapeutic relationships.

promote a therapeutic environment.

demonstrate self-awareness in relationships with individuals and their significant others to faci litate therapeutic relationships.

in collaboration with the client, use problem-solving and specialized knowledge and skills to accurately assess, plan, implement,

evaluate and adapt a plan of care for a client in a mental health setting.

apply principles of teaching and learning to assist individuals to meet health-related needs.
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demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice in a mental health setting.

demonstrate beginning leadership ski lls within the health team.

utilize agency and community resources to promote health.

demonstrate clear, accurate oral and written communication regarding a client's health status and response to therapeutic

interventions.

critique the quality of own practice with ethical and legal parameters.

Course Descriptors

Therapeutic Relationships in Mental Health

This course focuses on establishing therapeutic relationships and communication skills. Topics such as therapeutic use of self, listening

and responding skills, empathetic communication, effective questioning, the problem-solving process, communicating in groups, client

and family education, and the health care interview are included. This course is evaluated through one written assignment to be submitt

on-line and one multiple-choice examination.

Assessment and Promotion of Mental Health

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. Crises including aggression are presented. Mental Status Assessment and the

Nursing Process in Mental Health Nursing are included. This course is evaluated through two multiple-choice examinations and one

written assignment to be submitted on-line.

Disorders of Mental Health

Theory related to mental health disorders including neurobiology and psychopharmacology will be reviewed. Mental health challenges

such as anxiety, mood, schizophrenic, substance-related (dual diagnosis), personality, eating and cognitive impairment disorders will b

discussed. This course is evaluated through three multiple-choice examinations.

Common Physiological Conditions in Mental Health - Coming soon! Newly revised

This self-study course starts with a review of the nursing process and the health care of seniors. The remainder of the course covers the

nursing care of adults with the following disorders and conditions: neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, gastro-

intestinal, endocrine, urinary, cancer, sexually transmitted infections, and HIV infection. Specific conditions addressed include: seizure

disorders, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, brain injuries, CVA, hypertension, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, congestive

heart failure, C.O.P.D., TB, fractures, degenerative joint disease, rheumatoid arthritis, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, chronic

inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis, biliary and pancreatic disorders, diabetes and thyroid disorders, cystitis, pyelonephritis,

glomerulonephritis, breast and prostate cancer, specific sexually transmitted infections and AIDS. This course is evaluated through

several multiple-choice examinations.

Professional Practice in Mental Health

This short course helps prepare for professional practice in mental health nursing through a discussion of the client within the context of

the family and community. Scope of professional practice, roles and functions of the health care team and legal/ethical considerations a

addressed. Assertive communication in professional practice and professional development are discussed. This course is evaluated

through one multiple-choice examination and one written assignment.

Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice

Under the supervision of a volunteer preceptor, the participant is required to complete 160 hours of clinical practice at an acute

psychiatric inpatient clinical area that provides nursing care for a variety of clients with common mental health problems. The student wi

be required to: establish, maintain and terminate therapeutic relationships, admit a client, assess, develop and evaluate nursing care

plans, develop and implement a teaching/learning and discharge plan, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of drugs to beadministered, participate in organized activities and carry out routine psychiatric nursing care as part of the health care team in the

clinical setting. This full-time preceptorship takes approximately one month to complete. Summer and late December preceptorships ar

avoided.

Entrance Requirements

Prior to registration into the Psychiatric Nursing Refresher Certificate Program, the applicant must:

submit an application to the Faculty of Health Sciences Continuing Education

submit a letter from the Professional Association in the province they will be registered in indicating that they are eligible to take

the Refresher Program.*

submit a Criminal Record Search (CRS) to the Douglas College Registrar. Students are responsible for the costs associated


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with CRS.

Three months prior to the clinical practice experience, the student must:

submit a current CPR C or CPR-HCP certificate that will not expire prior to completion of the clinical experience. The certificate

must be issued no more than twelve months prior to the completion of preceptorship.

Important Note to Program Students with a Preceptorship/Practicum Component

Documentation of the following requirements is to be provided before the clinical practice course/preceptorship:

Criminal Record Check: submit directly to the Douglas College Registrar within 90 days of your preceptorship start date.

Please arrange for the Criminal Record Check to be mailed directly to

P.H. Angus, Registrar

Douglas College

P.O. Box 2503

New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2

*RPNs may apply directly to the Program.

Course Materials

Course Manuals (available for printing on-line):


Assessment and Promotion of Mental HealthDisorders of Mental Health

Common Physiological Conditions in Mental Health

Professional Practice in Mental Health Nursing

Texts:

Austin & Boyd: Psychiatric Nursing for Canadian Practice.

Lewis, Heitkemper, Dirksen: Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada.

Ralph: Psychotropic Agents:A Handbook for Mental Health Workers (latest edition).

CRPNBC, Competencies Expected of the Beginning Practitioner of Psychiatric Nursing

Potter: Nursing Skills Online

Selected competencies and standards documents (available online).

Evaluation

three assignments

up to sixteen examinations

clinical evaluation

self-evaluation

Program Duration

Students have up to thirty months to complete the program.

Credential

Upon successful completion of the program, students are granted a Douglas College Continuing Education Program Certificate:Psychiatric Nursing Refresher.

Download a PNRS Registration Form (pdf)

RN Qualifying Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing

The RN Qualifying Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing is a self-paced, distance education, instructor-supported program that prepares

Registered Nurses educated in other countries and requiring additional educational preparation in Psychiatric Nursing to meet the

requirements for registration in British Columbia. The program includes four courses and a full-time clinical experience in a psychiatric
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nursing setting.



Upon the successful completion of the RN Qualifying Certificate Program the graduate will:




demonstrate self-awareness in relationships with individuals and their significant others to faci litate therapeutic relationships.in collaboration with the client, use problem-solving and specialized knowledge and skills to accurately assess, plan, implement,


apply principles of teaching and learning to assist individuals to meet mental health-related needs.





interventions.


Course Descriptors




and family education, and the health care interview are included. This course is evaluated through one written assignment and one

multiple-choice examination.



and development, self-concept, stress, grief and loss. Crises including aggression and suicide are presented. Mental Status Assessme

and the Nursing Process in Mental Health Nursing are included. This course is evaluated through two multiple-choice examinations and

one written assignment.



such as anxiety, mood, schizophrenic, substance-related (dual diagnosis), personality, eating and cognitive impairment disorders will b

discussed. This course is evaluated through three multiple-choice examinations.






Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice (90 hrs)

Under the supervision of a volunteer preceptor, the participant is required to complete 90 hours of clinical practice at a psychiatric nursi

clinical area that provides nursing care for a variety of clients with common mental health problems. The student will be required to:

establish, maintain and terminate therapeutic relationships, admit a client, assess, develop and evaluate nursing care plans, develop an

implement a teaching/learning and discharge plan, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of drugs to be administered, participate

in organized activities and carry out routine psychiatric nursing care as part of the health care team in the clinical setting. This full-time

preceptorship takes approximately one month to complete. The selection of the clinical area is determined by the instructor. Tertiary ca

facilities such as Riverview Hospital in Port Coquitlam are used. Summer and late December preceptorships are avoided.


Prior to registration into the RN Qualifying Certificate Program, the applicant must:



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submit a letter from the Professional Association in the province they will be registered in indicating that they are eligible to take

the RN Qualifying Certificate Program

submit proof of fluency in English by passing a Test of English As a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 550 or better,

paper-based test, and 213 computer-based test; and a Test of Spoken English (TSE) with a score of 50 or better.

submit a Criminal Record Search (CRS) to the Douglas College Registrar. Students are responsible for the costs associated

with CRS.

Three months prior to the clinical practice experience, the student must:

submit a current CPR-C or CPR-HCP certificate that will not expire to prior to the completion of the clinical experience; The

certificate must be issued no more than twelve months prior to the completion of preceptorship.

Course Materials

Course Manuals (available for printing online):





Texts:

Ralph: Psychotropic Agents:A Handbook for Mental Health Workers (current edition)

Videbeck, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, (current edition)

Evaluation

three assignments

seven examinations

clinical evaluation and self-evaluation

Program Duration

Students have up to nineteen months to complete the program.

Credential

Upon successful completion of the program, students are granted a Douglas College Continuing Education program certificate: RN

Qualifying in Psychiatric Nursing

Download a PNRS Registration Form (pdf)

RN (Registered Nurse) Mental Health Nursing (Certificate Program)

The RN Mental Health Certificate Program is a self-paced, distance education, instructor-supported program that prepares Registered

Nurses who are interested in working in a Mental Health setting. The program includes four courses and one of two application options:

1) Knowledge Transfer (online and at the workplace)* or 2) Clinical Practice experience, preferably full-time in an acute care psychiatric

setting.



Upon the successful completion of the Mental Health Nursing Certificate Program the graduate will:





in collaboration with the client, use problem-solving and specialized knowledge and skills to accurately assess, plan, implement,



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interventions.


Course Descriptors








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. This course is evaluated through two multiple-choice examinations and one written

assignment.



such as anxiety, mood, schizophrenic, substance-related (concurrent disorders), personality, eating and cognitive impairment disorders

will be discussed. This course is evaluated through three multiple-choice examinations.






Program Completion Option 1:

Knowledge Transfer: On-line and at Your Workplace (160 hrs)

The Knowledge Transfer (KT) course transfers/applies the four Mental Health courses to clinical practice at the student's workplace.

Students complete a series of assignments that are downloaded and submitted online. These assignments are cri tiqued by the instruct

using detailed grading forms and e-mail feedback. This flexible application of the knowledge base allows staff nurses to continue their

paid employment (rather than leave the workplace for an unpaid practicum).

Program Completion Option 2:

Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Practice (160 hrs)

Under the supervision of a volunteer preceptor, the participant is required to complete 160 hours of clinical practice at a

psychiatric/mental health nursing clinical setting that provides nursing care for a variety of clients with common mental health problems.

The student will be required to: establish, maintain and terminate therapeutic relationships, admit a client, assess, develop and evaluate

nursing care plans, develop and implement a teaching/learning and discharge plan, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of drug

to be administered, participate in organized activities and carry out routine psychiatric nursing care as part of the health care team in th

clinical setting. This preceptorship takes approximately one month to complete on a full-time basis. Part-time preceptorships are

possible. Paid employment may not constitute any of the clinical hours required. Students are urged to plan to make work and family

arrangements to accommodate the preceptorship time required. Summer and late December preceptorships are avoided.


Prior to registration in the RN Mental Health Certificate Program, the applicant must:


submit a copy of current active registration in the CRNBC. Canadian applicants outside of B.C. submit a copy of their active RN

registration from their province. Applicants from outside Canada submit a copy of their registration and are eligible for Option 1:


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Knowledge Transfer for Program completion.

Three months prior to the clinical practice experience (Program Completion Option 2), the student must submit a:

current CPR Level C or CPR-HCP that will not expire during clinical experience. The certificate must be issued no more than

twelve months prior to the completion of preceptorship.

Criminal Record Search (CRS) to the Douglas College Registrar. Students are responsible for the costs associated with CRS.

Course Materials






Texts:

Austin & Boyd: Psychiatric Nursing for Canadian Practice.

Ralph: Psychotropic Agents:A Handbook for Mental health Workers (current edition).

Evaluation

three assignments

seven examinations

PLUS:

Option 1: Knowledge Transfer completion

numerous written assignments submitted on-line

Option 2: Clinical Practice completion

clinical evaluation and self-evaluation

Program Duration

Students have up to twenty-four months to complete the program with Knowledge Transfer completion; up to eighteen months to comple

the program with Clinical Practice completion.Credential

Upon successful completion of the program, students are granted a Douglas College Continuing Education program certificate: RN

Mental Health Nursing.


LPN (Licenced Practical Nurse) Mental Health Nursing Program

LPN Mental Health courses are self-paced, distance education, instructor-supported courses that have been developed for LicensedPractical Nurses wishing to enhance their knowledge about care for clients with mental health concerns.

The program includes five courses.



Upon the successful completion of the LPN Mental Health Nursing Program the graduate will:





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in collaboration with the client and staff, use problem-solving and specialized knowledge and ski lls to accurately assess, plan,

implement, evaluate and adapt a plan of care for a client in a mental health setting.



demonstrate beginning leadership ski lls within the mental health team.

utilize agency and community resources to promote mental health.


interventions.

critique the quality of own practice with legal, scope of practice, and ethical parameters.

Course Descriptors








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. This course is evaluated through two multiple-choice examinations and one written

assignment.



such as anxiety, mood, schizophrenic, substance-related (concurrent disorders), personality, eating and cognitive impairment disorders

will be discussed. This course is evaluated through three multiple-choice examinations and several short written assignments.






Knowledge Transfer: On-line and at Your Workplace (75 hrs)

The Knowledge Transfer (KT) course transfers/applies the four Mental Health courses to clinical practice at the student's workplace.

Students complete a series of assignments that are downloaded and submitted online. These assignments are cri tiqued by the instruct

using detailed grading forms and e-mail feedback. This flexible application of the knowledge base allows staff nurses to continue their

paid employment (rather than leave the workplace for an unpaid practicum).


Prior to registration in the LPN Mental Health Certificate Program, the applicant must:


submit a copy of current active registration in the CLPNBC. Canadian applicants outside of B.C. submit a copy of their active

LPN registration from their province. Applicants from outside Canada submit a copy of their registration. Additional evidence ofnursing license/qualifications may be required.

Course Materials






Texts:


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Videbeck, S.: Psychiatric mental health nursing. (current edition).

Ralph: Psychotropic Agents: A Handbook for Mental health Workers (current edition).

Evaluation

three assignments

seven examinations

PLUS:

Knowledge Transfer completion

numerous written assignments submitted on-line

Program Duration

Up to Twenty-four months

Credential

Upon successful completion of the program, students are granted a Douglas College Continuing Education program certificate: LPN

Mental Health Nursing.*

*Certification pending governance approval expected in 2009.


EATING DISORDER AND DISORDERED EATING: PREVENTION AND RECOVERY

Individuals struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating deserve to be served by professionals with relevant and precise

knowledge and competencies in the eating disorder field.

Professionals with generalist preparation are practicing in specialized hospital units and are working with clients with eating disorders

and disordered eating issues in a variety of clinical and community-based settings. Finding relevant experience to develop professiona

competencies specific to prevention and recovery of eating disorders is a challenge. There is an urgent need for this training: for

professionals already employed, to continue their staff roles, for employers who need to maintain hospital units focused on the treatmen

of critically diagnosed patients, and the for early intervention and long-term recovery for those who want help to avoid hospitalization, ar

waiting to enter hospital, or who need follow-up after leaving hospital. In addition, there is need for professionals to deliver educationprograms in schools and public forums.

This online course uses efficient, effective and flexible methods for the transfer/application of module readings, assignments and exams

Formulative learning employs prevention and recovery knowledge and competencies that are profession specific. The foundation of this

course is the application of eating disorder/disorder eating concepts to the workplace. The quality of care provided to clients struggling

with this devastating illness, will improve as cohorts of learners form communities of practice to transfer and share their new profession

competencies.

This Health Science, Continuing Education course is a self-paced, on-line Blackboard distance education that is instructor-supported, f

professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge about caring for clients struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating.

Internet access, Microsoft Word software, and reasonable keyboarding skills are required.

Credential: Douglas College Certificate in Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating: Prevention and Recovery, is awarded uponcompletion of the course.

Time: Up to 9 months part-time study.

Evaluation: Written assignments and examinations.

The Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating: Prevention and Recovery Certificate Program is designed to offer specialized

professional development training for a range of healthcare professionals: Dietitians, Mental Health Workers, Nurses, Pastoral Car

Pharmacists, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Recreation Therapists, Researchers/Students, and Social

Workers/Family Therapists.

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Prevention and Recovery of Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating, is structured to support the goals that distance online education i

an opportunity to:

Learn or refresh the theoretical understanding of prevention and management of disordered eating and eating disorders.

Reach a wider audience of learners working in or interested in the fields of disordered eating and/or mental health.

Meet the needs of learners across a wide geographic region.

Link learners from different geographic, social, cultural, economic, and experiential backgrounds who share a common desire to

improve upon their ski ll and knowledge base as individuals working and/or interested in the field of eating disorders.

Those taking the course may come from a variety of previous experiences. They may be individuals currently working in the field of

disordered eating or mental health who wish to validate and strengthen their skills and knowledge base and acquire a credential. Theymay be those who are considering a profession in the field of eating disorders or they may be interested from a personal point of view i

gaining a more in depth understanding of this area.

COURSE OUTCOMES

Upon completion of PRED, participants will posses the skills and knowledge in the critical thinking of:

1. Prevention and Identification of disordered eating and eating disorders. Clarity on person-centered practice and methods of

intervention.

2. Defining Eating disorders and disordered eating.

3. Clinical Presentation of disordered eating and eating disorders.

4. Management and Treatment

COURSE CONTENT includes:

Prevention of disordered eating

Health, physical exercise and nutrition

Medical Perspective;

Definitions and epidemiology

Behavioral disorders

History, examination, and investigations

Medical Manifestations by system

The clinician's response to common physical complaints

Treatment

Principles of treatment

Medical and nutritional therapy

Specific patient populations

Prepubertal children and younger adolescents

The Psychiatric and Psychological Perspective

Physical disease and mental illness

Psychopathology and the mental status examination

Psychopathology and phenomenology

Specific psychological therapies

Areas of Special Interest

The Role of the General Practitioner

Nursing patients with anorexia nervosa

The role of the Dietitian

Information for family and friends

Frequently asked questions

When does the course start?

You can start the course anytime. It has an open start date.

Will I get a Certificate from Douglas College after the course?

You will get a Certificate from Douglas College for the course, but you must pass the assignments. The assignments consist of question

that require you to demonstrate: 1. an understanding of the concepts being taught and 2. your ability to use those concepts to solve eati

disorder related problems.


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Does the Certificate expire?

No, the certificate does not expire.

How can I order the textbook? How much does i t cost?

The textbook can be ordered online and downloaded as an electronic text from Cambridge University Press. Alternatively, it can be

ordered online and delivered to you from Cambridge University Press, Chapters, Amazon, or other internet book sellers. Used copies

and usually be bought for as little as $62.00.

Do all the professional specialties have access to all the teaching and videos?

Yes, all the teaching information is available to everyone. How the teaching information is used by you and your assignments are specif

to your professional specialty.FOR information and registration, contact

Professor C. Laird Birmingham, MD

Department of Psychiatry

University of British Columbia

[email protected]

or

Faculty of Health Sciences

Continuing Education

Douglas College

[email protected]

Maria Cordeiro

Health Science

Continuing Education

[email protected]

Program Assistant


Professional Development Certificate Courses in Mental Health Nursing

These Mental Health courses and programs for nurses are self-paced, distance education, and instructor-supported and are suitable fo

Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses wishing to enhance their knowledge about care for clients with mental health concern

and for RPNs (Registered Psychiatric Nurses) wishing to update and to consolidate their knowledge and skills. Internet access, Microso

Word software, and reasonable keyboarding skills are required. Course materials consist of textbooks, a course manual (available for

printing on-line), and online learning resources.

For information about registration, contact Maria Cordeiro, Program Assistant at 604-777-6527 [email protected]

Therapeutic

Relationships in Mental

Health

Assessment &

Promotion of Mental

Health

Disorders of Mental

Health

Common Physiological

Concerns

Professional Practice

in Mental Health

Nursing

Knowledge Transfer of Mental Health Nursing




and family education, and the health care interview are included.

Required course materials (current editions)

RN/RPN: Austin & Boyd: Psychiatric Nursing for Canadian Practice

LPN: Videbeck, S.: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (current edition)

Therapeutic Relationships in Mental Health course manual (available for printing online)

Course duration

RPN/RN: Four months
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LPN: Three months

Evaluation

one examination

minimum of one assignment

Credential

Continuing Education Course Certificate: Therapeutic Relationships in Mental Health

Download Course Registration Form (pdf)

Download Course Materials Order Form (pdf)








Therapeutic


Health

Assessment &

Promotion of Mental

Health

Disorders of Mental

Health

Common

Physiological

Concerns


in Mental Health

Nursing




and development, self-concept, stress, grief and loss, crisis and aggression. Mental Status Assessment and the Nursing Process in

Mental Health Nursing are included. This course is evaluated through two multiple-choice examinations and one written assignment.


RN/RPN: Austin & Boyd: Psychiatric Nursing for Canadian Practice

LPN: Videbeck, S: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (current edition)

Assessment and Promotion of Mental Health course manual (available for printing online)

Course duration

RPN/RN: Up to four months

LPN: Up to three months

Evaluation

two examinations


Credential

Continuing Education Course Certificate: Assessment and Promotion of Mental Health


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Therapeutic


Health

Assessment &

Promotion of Mental

Health

Disorders of Mental

Health


Concerns


in Mental Health

Nursing



Concepts related to mental health disorders including neurobiology and psychopharmacology are reviewed. The major mental health

disorders are considered including anxiety, mood, personality, eating and cognitive impairment disorders, addictions and schizophreni


RN/RPN: Austin & Boyd: Psyciatric Nursing for Canadian Practice (current edition)

LPN: Videbeck, S.: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (current edition).

Ralph, I.: Psychotropic Agents (current edition).

Disorders of Mental Health course manual (available for printing online).

Course duration

RPN/RN: Up to six months

LPN: Up to eight months

Evaluation

RPN/RN: Three examinations

LPN: Three examinations + several short written assignments

Credential

Continuing Education Course Certificate: Disorders of Mental Health

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Therapeutic Assessment & Disorders of Mental Common Physiological Professional Practice
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Health

Promotion of Mental

Health

Health Concerns in Mental Health

Nursing



This short course helps prepare for professional practice when nursing clients with mental health concerns through a discussion of the

client within the context of the family and community. Scope of professional practice, roles and functions of the health care team and

legal/ethical considerations are addressed. Assertive communication in professional practice and professional development are

discussed.


RPN/RN:Austin & Boyd: Psychiatric Nursing for Canadian Practice

LPN: Videbeck, S.: Psychiatric mental health nursing. (current edition).

Professional Practice in Mental Health course manual (available online for printing)

Selected online resources.

Course duration

Up to two months

Evaluation

one examination


Credential

Continuing Education Course Certificate: Professional Practice in Mental Health Nursing










Therapeutic

Relationships in MentalHealth

Assessment &

Promotion of MentalHealth

Disorders of Mental

Health


Concerns


in Mental HealthNursing


Course Descriptors

Knowledge Transfer for Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs): On-line and at Your Workplace

The Knowledge Transfer (KT) course for Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs or equivalent designated nurses outside of Canada) is

designed to provide a systematic review and self-appraisal of professional practice. The foundation of this Knowledge Transfer course

the application of current concepts and competencies to the workplace. Management support is required to optimize student success.
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Assignments are downloaded and submitted on-line. These assignments are critiqued by the instructor using detailed grading forms an

e-mail feedback.


Austin & Boyd: Psychiatric Nursing for Canadian Practice

Ralph, I.: Psychotropic Agents (current edition'or substitute).

Various online course resources

Course duration

Up to 8 months

Evaluation

Several online written assignments

Credential

Continuing Education Course Certificate: Knowledge Transfer of Mental Health Nursing



Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Course Description:

The online course covers the main theoretical concepts and interventions of cognitive-behaviour

therapy (CBT) including:

1. Therapeutic approaches and intervention techniques.

2. CBT skills and strategies.

3. The use of CBT as an evidence-based treatment approach for individuals (children, youth, and adults) with various

mental health disorders.

4. Application of CBT theoretical principles to clinical practice.

This course is designed for professionals working in the mental health field, i.e., therapists, nurses, counsellors, social workers,

or psychologists.

Course Requirements:

Participation: Students are expected to actively use blackboard to answerdiscussion questions, post ideas about the

course readings, comments about clinical practice sheets, journal articles, and responses to other students' posts. Student

posts on blackboard are expected at least once/week.

Learning & Research Activities:Students will complete various learning and research activities that are listed on blackboard.

Many of these require the completion of CBT worksheets from your textbook and then providing a reflection on them.

Clinical Practice Sheets: Students will complete five clinical practice sheets that apply theory to learner's CBT clinical practice.

Term Paper: It should be approximately 10-12 pages, double-spaced, and in APA format. The guidelines are listed on the

Course Homepage under "Assignments." An APA format guide is available at (http://www.douglas.bc.ca/library.html). Latepapers will be penalized 10%.

Plagiarism: This is academic dishonesty defined as representing someone else's work as one's own. This is a serious academic

offence.

Language Competency Policy: Students must be fluent in written and oral English in order to successfully complete course

requirements

Registration info: [email protected]

Talk to the Instructor: [email protected]
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Dementia Care

This course provides participants with a broad overview of dementia care. As a caregiver, you will take part in a journey that will broade

your perspectives and validate your experiences.

The goal is to focus on how a caregiver can support a quality of life that respects the dignity, identity and needs of both the person in ca

and the caregiver. This kind of care is only possible in the context of a trusting and mutually respectful relationship. Participants discuss

how a caregiver and a cognitively impaired person can work together to do whatever needs to be done in the course of dai ly living and

when problems occur, to manage them together.

This course is designed for Home Support workers, Community Health workers and Resident Care Attendants. Available through

Customized Training. (18 hours)

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Child and Adolescent Mental Health is a distance-learning course aimed at preparing front-line workers to expand their knowledge and

skills in the field of child and adolescent mental health. The course has been designed to help students:

Gain an understanding of the major theories of human development;

Explore the various components of mental illness in children and adolescents;

Understand the basic use of the DSM-IV-TR for children and adolescents;

Acquire fundamental communication, interviewing and assessment skills and concepts;

Understand the basic theoretical components of child and adolescent mental disorders and other childhood and adolescent

problems and issues.

A Douglas College Continuing Education course certificate is issued to successful students.

Course Content

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health course includes:

Child and Adolescent Development Theories

Child and Adolescent Mental Disorders including:

Schizophrenia

Anxiety Disorders

Mood DisordersBehaviour Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Learning Disorders

FASD

Attention-Deficit Disorders

Eating Disorders

Elimination Disorders

Sleep Disorders

Substance Abuse

Communication Skills

Interviewing and Assessment Skills

Treatments, Interventions and Therapies for Children and Adolescents with Mental Disorders

Assigned readings will be from the require text(s), websites and/or the supplemental reading list. Web access and internet searching

skills are required. You have six months to complete this distance-education course.


English 12 (with grade of C or better), or LPI score "4", or equivalent (see Douglas College General Admission Requirements

Post-secondary transcripts and certificate, citation, diploma or degree and experience in one of the following fields: community

mental health worker, teacher, therapist or counselor, family support worker, therapeutic recreation worker, child care worker,

health and/or social service worker, police officer, or corrections officer.

Current resume highlighting education and experience.
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Registration in this course is ongoing. Start anytime!

Download an CAMH Registration form (pdf)

For more information, contact Maria Cordeiro at 604-777-6527 or

mailto:[email protected].

Introduction to Mental Health (IMH)

This course explores a "best practices" approach to mental health care through learning activities that encompass grounded theory, ne

developments in the field, problem solving and group interaction. Learn about the philosophy and values that direct care; disorders that

constitute serious and persistent mental illness; person-centered practice; facilitative communication; behaviour management; Nonviole

Crisis Intervention; the mental health system and evidence-based practice.

This course is an excellent introduction to the field of mental health care for those with no previous experience. It also benefits individua

working in the mental health field who wish to strengthen their knowledge and ski ll base and acquire a credential. Introduction to Mental
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training mental health programs and courses

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