About this program
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Credential Awarded: 1 Year Graduate Certificate
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Campus: Welland
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Code: 0964 P0964
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Delivery Length: 1 Year
This designation means the program satisfies the field of study requirement established by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Graduates of eligible programs at designated learning institutions may qualify to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, enabling them to gain Canadian work experience.
Note: PGWP eligibility does not guarantee approval of a work permit application. All applications are subject to IRCC's requirements and assessment.
Who are you?
- I am a domestic applicant. *
- I am an international applicant.
Sorry, domestic applications are not accepted for this program.
Your education at Niagara College begins with your application. We're here to help make the process easy!
- Carefully read the Admission Requirements tab to make sure you meet the program requirements. Official, translated high school and/or post-secondary transcripts, proof of graduation and proof of English proficiency will be required.
- Check the Availability tab to see whether or not the program is accepting International applications, and what start dates are available.
- For next steps in the application process please visit international.niagaracollege.ca/how-to-apply/.
- Complete an application online through our Online Application Form.
- Niagara College will send you or your agent a confirmation of receipt via email within 48 hours of receiving your application.
By Email
Reach out to us using our contact form and we'll respond within regular business hours.
Contact UsBy Phone
Call +001 905-735-2211 extension 7151 to speak to the NC International Department.
Overview
Internationally trained students are eligible to register for this intensive one-year program, which awards an Ontario College Graduate Certificate.
This program builds upon the foundation of mental health begun in pre-registration healthcare disciplines. It explores current issues and trends in mental health in Canada, current best practices in nursing and other health-care professions for providing optimal care to clients with diverse mental health disorders across the lifespan, legal and ethical aspects of mental health-care and the interdisciplinary approach to healthcare.
Courses
| Code | Course Name | Credits |
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| MTLH9210 | Mental Health Nursing I | 3 |
| MTLH9232 | Mental Health Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| MTLH9234 | Concepts of Mental Health and Addiction | 3 |
| MTLH9220 | Trends and Issues in Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| SOCL8411 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Code | Course Name | Credits |
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| MTLH9230 | Nursing Assessment in Mental Health | 3 |
| MTLH9242 | Acute Care and Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| MTLH9244 | Community Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| MTLH9246 | Mental Health Nursing II | 3 |
| MGMT8408 | Leadership Studies | 3 |
Learning Outcomes Term: 1254
Discuss the customization of mental-health care to individual clients with consideration of personally, historically,-and culturally informed attitudes about mental-health and substance-use problems.
Integrate specialized knowledge of pathophysiology, psychopharmacology and contemporary interventions to plan for the provision of mental health and addictions care.
Establish a therapeutic relationships with clients to develop and achieve goals.
Collaborate with the inter-professional team to promote continuity of care within and across institutional, community-based and homecare settings.
Engage in on-going reflection and self-directed learning to enhance self-awareness, resilience and self-care.
Provide leadership, mentorship and coaching to reduce stigma and advance the quality of nursing care provided to clients with mental-health and substance-use problems.
Advocate for public education, policy and legislation reform to advance mental health care and promote positive public perception.
Design and adapt care plans for persons experiencing mental illness that account for their unique and evolving contexts and resources, such as personal strengths, pathology, values, and culture.
Adapt and apply best practices to meet the unique needs of mental health clients using specialized, evidence-informed assessment, screening and care planning approaches.
Determine therapeutic recommendations that reconcile the individual’s right to autonomy, safety and privacy with the public’s rights to safety as established in federal and provincial legislation, and employer policy and procedure.
Admission Requirements
- A College Diploma or University Degree in Nursing
- If English is not your first language, proof of English proficiency may be required
Selection and Ranking
Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.
Learn more about admission decisions.
Note
Most private college courses and/or credentials are not acceptable as admission requirements for Niagara College programs.
Please contact the Admissions office at [email protected] for assistance.
Computer Requirements
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft Windows-based desktop or laptop that meets or exceeds the following general requirements:
- A desktop or laptop running on an updated Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows 11 recommended).
- Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory (note that 16 GB memory is strongly recommended).
- An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone, and speaker system.
- Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities. A minimum download speed of 10 – 50 Mbps is recommended.
Niagara College may not be able to provide support for systems different than the above specifications as provided software may not operate properly. Academic software for your courses will be made available for download and remote use. Access will also be provided to remote high performance computer labs if software downloads are not feasible.
Note: We do not provide support for Chromebooks or Apple products. (learn more)
The technology requirements indicate there is no support for Chromebooks or Apple products. Can I still take my program if I have a Macbook or Chromebook?
For most programs, the recommendation is to have a MS Windows 11 computer for an optimal experience and for ease of downloading academic software. The reliability of remote connections to college computers and software cannot be guaranteed for Macbook and Chromebook users.
The Microsoft Office suite products that are available free to Niagara College students though Office 365 do have versions that work with Macbooks and Chromebooks, and most internet-based applications will work as well. However, some program-specific software is designed to run on Windows 10/11, and the successful download of these applications cannot be guaranteed.
Our Learning Management System (LMS) at Niagara College is Brightspace, and while students can access Brightspace through an internet browser, for some assignments and tests there is a layer of security that uses a proctored browser. The proctored browser will not function on Macbooks or Chromebooks.
Students assume the risk of a compromised virtual experience if they choose to participate without the recommended technology.
Computer/technology requirements may be subject to change without notice.
Availability
Note
This program is for qualified internationally-trained nurses only.
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Back to TopProgram Completion Verification
Please note graduation from this program does not grant the required licenses to be employed as a nurse in Canada. Separate licensing is required, and is subject to review and approval, through College of Nurses of Ontario and/or other regulatory bodies. Learn more about how to make a request for verification of program completion (for assessment agencies and/or regulatory bodies such as NNAS or CNO) by clicking the button below.
Program Completion Verification Requests
