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).
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- ● 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.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72826 |
September 2, 2026 to December 16, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.