6 CPE Points awarded.​

This course offers a structured pathway to understanding mental health and providing supportive, recovery-oriented care. Grounded in the biopsychosocial-spiritual model, it guides participants in identifying contributing factors and recognising common mental health conditions in community healthcare. Participants will explore general management strategies, as well as essential ethical and legal considerations in mental healthcare. Embracing a recovery-oriented approach, the course emphasizes empathy, respect, and cultural competence, fostering awareness of how personal attitudes shape care. Participants will develop skills in screening for mental health concerns, supporting therapeutic activities, and coordinating care with relevant services. Additionally, the course addresses strategies for fostering meaningful social engagement and self-care, equipping participants to enhance the well-being of others and themselves.​

Course Objectives

​By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. ​Identify various mental health issues and abnormal behaviours in a timely manner. ​
2. Examine the impact of mental health issues through legal and ethical considerations.​
3. Apply a recovery-oriented approach by embodying fundamental principles and qualities in the care of individuals with mental health issues. ​
4. Support the screening of individuals with mental health issues and promptly report findings to relevant personnel. ​
5. Practice basic communication skills and reassurance techniques to comfort the client effectively.
6. Support care coordination and referrals for individuals with mental health issues. ​
7. Engage with individuals displaying behaviors of concern and provide an appropriate response.
8. ​Demonstrate reporting/escalation techniques to the professional staff to manage the situation appropriately. ​
9. Empower individuals with mental health issues to lead meaningful lives through active participation. ​
10. Maintain effective self-care by seeking appropriate support when needed.​

Who Should Attend:

Allied Health Professional, Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse, Support Care Staff, Para-counsellors, Social worker assistants, Therapy aides, Caregiver of PMH

Additional Information

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Request of Withdrawal of Courses

• For withdrawal of course, a written notice must be submitted and received by Parkway College 14 days before course commencement.

• There is a penalty fee for cancellation:

  • 50% of the course fee if a withdrawal letter is received between 5 to 14 days before the course commences.

  • 100% of the course fee if a withdrawal letter is received less than 5 days before the course commences or no show.