Issues & Ethics in Mental Health Nursing

This course will explore legal and ethical issues related to psychiatric/mental health nursing in a variety of practice settings. Focus will be on Mental Health law, patients' rights, advocacy, ethical principles and dilemmas, and systematic processes for ethical decision-making. The student who takes this course will be prepared to apply theory using various methods and case studies related to ethics and legalities.

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.