Crisis Intervention in Mental Health Nursing

This course examines a variety of crisis intervention theories and their application to diverse mental health settings. The focus will be on holistic mental status assessments of clients in crisis situations. Assorted interventions will be explored for each stage of crisis. You will be prepared to recognize and discuss how to manage rapidly changing situations, advocate for clients formally and informally, and participate in political processes to promote quality services for mental health clients.

Notes:

Tuition includes $87 non-tax deductible fee.
Note: Students must sign on to DC Connect at http://www.durhamcollege.ca/connect using their student number and password (birthdate MMDDYR) to access the online courses. You will not be able to access the course until the start date. Please allow 24 hours after registration for the system to update.

Course Delivery Method:

This course is delivered Online Asynchronously. For more information on the delivery methods, click here.

This course requires current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Students must ensure they have completed all necessary prerequisites. For additional details, please refer to the program page linked below.