Course

Professional Practice

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Mental Health and Personal Support Work
Course code
MHPS 2100
Credits
1.50
Semester length
9 Weeks
Max class size
32
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This course prepares the learner to be a successful employee in the workplace. Emphasis will be placed on the need for self-care. Utilizing practices related to stress management will be explored. Self-awareness with responsibilities and obligations as a professional for promoting excellence in practice, critical self-reflection, and the philosophy of lifelong learning will be included.
Course content

·    Stress and crisis
·    Stress management techniques
·    Critical incident stress
·    Professional responsibilities and obligations of the role  
·    Building supportive relationships
·    Lifelong learning
·    Research for best practice
 

Learning activities

In this course, students engage in a variety of learning activities such as lecture, group work, case studies, and team-based exercises.

Means of assessment

Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.

This course is a graded course, not a mastery course.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1.    Understand how their personal and work-related stress and stressors can impact them as an employee;
2.    Demonstrate an understanding of stress management techniques;  
3.    Understand the process of debriefing in relation to stress management and crisis intervention;
4.    Demonstrate an understanding of how and why supportive relationships are useful to the caregiver;
5.    Understand the benefits of life-long learning and its importance in remaining current in one's practice;
6.    Understand and discuss strategies and resources that foster learning;
7.    Demonstrate an understanding of how research enhances excellence in the practice setting;
8.    Demonstrate an understanding of self-evaluation and peer feedback regarding maintaining and promoting excellence in practice for the Mental Health and Substance Use Worker.

Textbook materials

Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials will be provided for students at the beginning of the semester.

Requisites

Prerequisites

Students in the MHSU program are required to maintain a passing grade of 65% (C+) in all courses to progress in the program.

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca

Institution Transfer details for MHPS 2100
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
32
Currently enrolled
22
Remaining seats:
10
On waitlist
0
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2050
Times:
Start Time
8:30
-
End Time
12:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C2050
Times:
Start Time
8:30
-
End Time
14:20