Health Courses, Certificate Programs and Customized Training

Welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences, Continuing Education Program, at Douglas College! We are dedicated to providing high-quality distance and class room and workplace based education, training and services for people and organizations. In the Health Sciences Continuing Education program, we view training from a global perspective, training tomorrow's leaders today.

We provide academically approved Certificates and a College transcript for all our of courses and programs.

In the Faculty of Health Sciences Continuing Education Program, we believe professional development is an essential part of maintaining ongoing competency and skill training in health and human services fields. Our health courses, programs and customized training are designed to meet tomorrow¿s learning needs identified by professionals, paraprofessionals, health care workers and employers. In this section you can explore courses and programs that will provide you with Health Science Certificates in nursing, mental health, psychiatric nursing, community mental health, dental assisting, health information services and opticianry.

Come join us in learning with dynamic instructors who teach the most current employment competencies for your field of study.

Community Mental Health (CCMH)

• Emergency Mental Health Services (EMHS) Adapted to include Police, Firefighters and Paramedics
• Health Data Classification Refresher Program

For RPNs, RNs, LPNs -- Mental Health Nurses
Credential Earned: Mental Health Nursing Certificate

• Psychiatric Nursing Refresher
• RN Qualifying Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing (for internationally-trained nurses)
• RN (Registered Nurse) Mental Health Nursing
• LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Mental Health Nursing

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE COURSES

For RPNs, RNs, LPNs -- Mental Health Nurses
Credential Earned: Course Certificate

• Therapeutic Relationships in Mental Health
• Assessment and Promotion of Mental Health
• Disorders of Mental Health
• Common Physiological Concerns in Mental Health
• Professional Practice in Mental Health
• Knowledge Transfer of Mental Health Nursing

For Dieticians, Mental Health Workers, Nurses, Pastoral Care, Pharmacists, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Recreation Therapists, Researchers/Students, and Social Workers/Family Therapists
Credential Earned: Course Certificate

• Prevention and Recovery: Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
• Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Health Promotion and Prevention (New in 2010)

For all of the above professionals, and Police, Fire, Paramedics, and Emergency Room Staff

Credential Earned: Citation

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) NVCI Registration Form

CERTIFICATE COURSES

For Allied Health Care Professionals
Credential Earned: Continuing Education Course Certificate

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Dementia Care
• Introduction to Mental Health (IMH)
• Phychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR)
• PSR for Managers
• English for Health Care Professionals

DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

Credential Earned: Douglas College Diploma

• Dispensing Opticianry  Contact Lenses (2 Year)

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING

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BURSARY PROGRAMS

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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