Therapeutic relationships in mental health nursing for LPN (PNRS 101)

Course Name

Therapeutic Relationships in Mental Health for LPNs

Course Description

This course is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) who wish to enhance their skills in working with clients experiencing mental health issues and their families.

This course focuses on establishing therapeutic relationships and communication skills. Topics such as therapeutic use of self, listening and responding skills, empathetic communication, effective questioning, the problem-solving process, communicating in groups, client and family education, and the health care interview are included. This course is evaluated through one written assignment to be submitted by e-mail and one multiple-choice examination.

LPNs may register for specific professional development purposes, or as part of the LPN Mental Health Nursing certificate program. Students interested in completing the certificate program must apply for admission and be accepted into the program. Details of the required documents and program application forms are available on the program web page. Please note that a maximum of one course completed for professional development may be applied toward satisfaction of certificate program requirements.

Subject Code

PNRS 101

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to

• apply communication theory and skills effectively to initiate, maintain and terminate therapeutic relationships; and
• demonstrate self-awareness in relationships with individuals and their significant others to facilitate therapeutic relationships.

Tuition

$524.00 

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

Pre-requisite

Completion of English 12 with a minimum grade of “C” or proof of equivalent.

Proof of LPN registration and/or recognized LPN program. 

Course Content

Topics include:

• therapeutic relationships in mental health;
• essential attitudes and listening skills;
• empathetic communication;
• effective questioning;
• therapeutic responding skills;
• problem-solving and educating;
• therapeutic communication session; and
• communicating in groups.

Learning Resources

Videbeck, S., Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (current edition)

Available through the Douglas College Bookstore.

Instruction Method

Interactive online course in Blackboard

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.

Assignments

• One assignment
• Final exam

Grading

Minimum grade to pass is C (60%).

This course may be taken for professional development, or as part of the LPN Mental Health Nursing Certificate.

Completion Timeframe

4 months (100 hours) from course start date

Registration and Course Start

To register, email cehs@douglascollege.ca with your registration request and proof of completion of the pre-requisite requirements.  You will then be prompted for payment to the CE Registration office, to finalize your registration. 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.