Community Mental Health Worker
Curriculum Guideline
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- FoodSafe Level 1
- Academic Requirements:
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Native English speakers (apply to individuals who have a minimum of 7 years of education in an English-speaking environment*) |
Non-native English speakers |
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Requirements: English 11 or equivalent |
Requirements: Standardized English Language proficiency test score |
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1. Evidence of one of the following: - Proof of completion of Grade 11 English with minimum of a C grade; OR - Accuplacer: 2. Completion of Douglas College Self- Declaration Form |
Evidence of one of the following test scores: 1. The Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL): test must be within the last two years- minimum score of 80 2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic or General- test must be within the last two years- minimum overall score of 6 with no band lower than 6 3. Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLB PT): test must be taken within the past six months: Minimum test scores: Listening 8, Speaking 8, Reading 7 and Writing 7 4. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): test must be within the last two years- minimum overall score of 60 |
*Countries with English language systems/ intuitions(Where English is a primary, official language and the language used for education)
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American Samoa |
Dominica |
Mauritius |
Uganda |
*Applicants educated in Quebec at an institution where the language of instruction was not English, must meet the current English Language proficiency requirements.
Upon Offer:
- A Criminal Record Check from the Ministry of Justice, including clearance to work with vulnerable adults will be required. This must be done through Douglas College. Specific Instructions will be provided by the program Admissions Officer.
- Complete an Informed Medical Suitability Declaration (to be completed on Douglas College Form) and a physician's note may be required.
- Submit a current record of immunity or immunization for Hepatitis B.
- Submit proof of negative TB skin test or chest X-ray, taken within 4 months prior to starting the program and classes. This may need to be repeated if student was tested more than six months prior to the first clinical experience, or as required by Health Regions.
*Updated immunizations for measles, mumps, polio, tetanus, diptheria, varicella and rubella are strongly recommended. Recommendations will change based on Health Region requirements.
Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Certificate is required prior to the first clinical placement.
Non-Violence Crisis Intervention (NVCI):
- NVCI is required prior to the first clinical placement. NVCI course may be arranged through the HCSW program during program orientation.
Other:
- We strongly recommend you attend an information session.
- A personal interview with the Program Coordinator may be requested.
Additional Program Requirements:
In addition to the Program Requirements for all HCSW program options, these program requirements apply to Health Care Assistant or Home Support/Resident Care Attendants who wish to access the Community Mental Health Worker component of the Program: Applicants must complete the Community Mental Health Worker Bridge-in course titled Concepts in Community Mental Health I with a minimum grade of 65 percent. Students who have successfully completed the Bridge-in course will be eligible to enrol in the Community Mental Health Worker Certificate courses.
ACCESS to Community Mental Health Worker Certificate
Additional Program Requirements:
In addition to the Program Requirements for all HCSW program options, these program requirements apply to students who wish to complete the Community Mental Health Worker Certificate and who do not have a Douglas College Health Care Assistant. Applicants must complete the Community Mental Health Worker Bridge-in course titled Concepts in Community Mental Health I with a minimum grade of 65 percent. Students who have successfully completed the Bridge-in course will be eligible to enrol in the Community Mental Health Worker certificate program. Students will only graduate with a Community Mental Health Worker certificate.
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 15.75 credits
- 25% (4 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College *
*Effective for Summer 2017 graduation, a minimum of 50% of the required program courses must be taken at Douglas College.
Course Requirements:
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Concepts for Mental Health Practice I (not required for students with the Health Care Assistant Certificate) |
3.00 |
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Concepts for Mental Health Practice II |
3.00 |
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Recovery in Mental Health |
3.00 |
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Therapeutic Relationships in Mental Health |
3.25 |
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Clinical Practice I for CMHWs |
0.75 |
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Clinical Practice II for CMHWs |
2.75 |
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Total Credits |
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15.75 |