This course focuses on mental health, mental illness, and addictions in the Canadian context. Psychiatric disorders are discussed with a focus on the applications of the core concepts of relational nursing practice. Examples of these core concepts are: the determinants of health and well-being; therapeutic, interprofessional collaboration with clients and families; cultural safety and humility; and trauma-informed practice. These core concepts will be integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisites
(NURS 2261, NURS 2263, NURS 2264, NURS 2265, NURS 2266), or (NURS 1357, NURS 1358, NURS 1359, NURS 1399).
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What you will learn
- ● Introduction to mental health in Canada
● Culture and mental health.
● Mental status assessment, nursing diagnosis and intervention.
● Relational inquiry, motivational interviewing and therapeutic use of self.
● Trauma informed practice and relational approaches to therapeutic interviewing
● Etiology, care and assessment of persons with selected mental health disorders.
● Psychopharmacology and non- biological treatments.
● Epigenetics, addiction, and substance related disorders.
● Sex/Gender, variations of gender expression and identity.
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42384 |
January 7, 2026 to April 15, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60632 |
May 13, 2026 to July 31, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.