Supported in full by The Barrett Family Foundation

This asynchronous online program is tailored for health-care providers who aspire to deepen their expertise in mental health care. 

The curriculum offers a comprehensive foundation in mental health addressing key areas such as prevalent mental health disorders, psychopharmacology, and therapeutic interventions. It emphasizes cultural humility, evidence-based practices, and wise care approaches for individuals, families, and communities. Areas of focus include building therapeutic relationships, conducting comprehensive risk assessments, trauma-informed care, crisis and safety management, and inter-professional collaboration to deliver holistic mental health services.

The program provides opportunities to refine and enhance skills in navigating complex health-care systems, fostering client recovery and resilience while adhering to the highest ethical standards.

Note: This program is aligned with the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing competencies and may assist nurses in preparing for the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certification, while also enhancing their skills to support client well-being.

Why Choose This Program?

This program is ideal for professionals who want to:

• Deepen their understanding of mental health and wellness
• Improve therapeutic communication and crisis management skills
• Promote resilience and recovery in clients and communities
• Meet professional development or certification goals

Admission Requirements:

To apply, you must meet the following:

Applicants must meet one of the following academic qualifications in Ontario that meets the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities Program Standards:

• A Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree
• A Personal Support Worker (PSW) diploma/certificate

AND provide one of the following:

• Proof of current registration as a regulated health professional (e.g., CNO Entitled to Practice Confirmation).
• A signed employment letter confirming health or community work experience in Ontario within the past five years.
  • Eligible roles include Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Personal Support Workers, Social Workers, Paramedics, and Social Services (e.g. Addiction Counsellors, Behavioural Therapists, Development Support Workers, Youth and Shelter Workers

How to Apply

To apply to this certificate, please select Next Steps below.

Courses

Compulsory

• MHHW 101: Mental Health Disorders: Exploring Pathology Across the Lifespan
• MHHW 103: Ethics and Legislation in Mental Health
• MHHW 102: Mental Health Disorders: Assessment, Crisis Intervention and Therapeutic Pharmacology
• MHHW 104: Therapeutic Relationships & Modalities
• MHHW 105: Navigating Complexities in Mental Health Care
• MHHW 106: Integrative Roles in Mental Health: Collaboration, Advocacy, and Self-Care

How to Register

You are required to register for each individual course included in a CE program. You can register for a course by selecting it and following the instructions in the “How to Register” box.

Fees

Each CE program is comprised of a series of courses which may all have different fees. You are required to register for each course individually and pay the associated fees. Once you select the course, the fee is displayed in the “How to Register” box.

Contact Information

Humber Continuous Professional Learning Health Sciences & Wellness
cplhealthsciences@humber.ca
647-577-5334

Every attempt is made to ensure that information contained on this website is current and accurate. Humber reserves the right to correct any error or omission, modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable or campus location at any time without prior notice or liability to users or any other Person. On October 21, 2019, the Provincial Government of Ontario announced the renaming of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU). Both names may appear on this website.

Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to humber.ca/programs.