RPN to BScN - Concepts in Mental Health and Addictions

NSGD 2007  Concepts in Mental Health and Addictions

Prerequisites:

NSGD 2216, NSGD 2147, and NSGD 2256 with a minimum grade of 60%; ACAD 1601, BIOL 1011

Antirequisites:

NURS 2007

Restrictions:

This course is restricted to students enrolled in the RPN to BScN Blended Learning Program.

Hours:

Twelve weeks of online instruction for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

Students examine the concepts of addictions, mental health and illness, and concurrent disorders. They explore the prevention and treatment continuum in Canada, and various perspectives including historical and cultural. Frameworks and models used in practice are addressed and current practices and strategies for supporting individuals and their families experiencing mental illness and addictions across the life span are discussed, including research and best practice guidelines.