Emergency Mental Health - Practicum (CMHC 713)

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• practice within an interdisciplinary EMH team with other relevant health professionals in caring for individuals and families requiring MHSU emergency and follow up care;
• employ advanced psychiatric interviewing skills within a trauma and violence informed approach in caring for individuals and families experiencing MHSU crises and emergencies;
• integrate critical thinking skills in applying the principles of Truth and Reconciliation, cultural humility, equity, diversity, and inclusion to provide evidenced-based, client centered care in EMH practice;
• adhere to professional, ethical, and legislative responsibilities and roles in EMH practice; 
• conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments for individuals and clients experiencing MHSU crises and emergencies;
• maintain a safe and therapeutic EMH environment for self, clients and the EMH team by examining workplace stress and secondary personal stress related to EMH practice.

$834.00

Textbook not included in tuition fee. Contact the Douglas College Bookstore for prices and ordering information.

NOTE: Effective Fall 2025, the fee for this course will be $1,000. 

Successful completion of CMHC 711 and CMHC 712.

Proof of official designation in a health or human services profession - including registration or licensing with a regulatory body to ensure the professional is licensed to provide a specific level of care/risk assessment.

Completion of English 12 with a minimum grade of “C” or proof of equivalent as outlined in detail here -  https://www.douglascollege.ca/future-students/admission-information/english-proficiency-requirement. 

• Trauma and Violence Informed Care
• Secondary Stress 
• Clinical Practicum (140 hours)    

Glick, R. L., Berlin, J. S., Fishkind, A., & Zeller, S. L. (2019). Emergency Psychiatry: Principles and Practice (2nd ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health. 

Robinson, D. (2022). The Mental Status Exam Explained. (3rd ed.). Ontario: Rapid Psychler Press.

Shea, S.C. (2017). Psychiatric interviewing: The art of understanding. (3rd ed.). Pennsylvania: Elsevier

Available through the Douglas College Bookstore.

Online self-directed learning with instructor support as required. 

Due to the nature of an online delivery, the student will be expected be proficient in computer skills including email, adding attachments, navigating the internet etc. Resources for getting started with Blackboard are available online to help get the student comfortable in the Blackboard environment.

140 hour practicum in an emergency mental health practice area.

• Learner will apply knowledge and skills acquired in program to care for individuals and families experiencing MHSU crises and/or emergencies utilizing a trauma and violence-informed approach.
• Learners will engage in self-reflection related to workplace stress and complete a self-care plan to manage personal secondary stress related to EMH practice. 

Registration is easy; simply contact the Program Assistant at cehs@douglascollege.ca, for the course registration form. Payment of the tuition fee must accompany registration.

Instructions on how to access your course materials will be emailed to you by the Program Assistant within five (5) business days prior to your chosen course start date.