Clinical Mental Health (NURS 3164)

This clinical course will provide students with opportunities to apply relational practice to the establishment, maintenance, and termination of therapeutic relationships with clients experiencing psychiatric-mental health challenges in the acute care setting. Students will engage with community mental health services. Students identify how Social Determinants of Mental Health influence the lives of individuals and lead to the exacerbation or amelioration of mental health issues. Theory from nursing science, other sciences, and humanities informs practice.
Course code: NURS 3164
Credits: 3.0
Length: 90.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=NURS&number=3164

Prerequisites

NURS 2261, NURS 2263, NURS 2264, NURS 2265, NURS 2266 OR NURS 1357, NURS 1358, NURS 1359, NURS 1399.

Corequisites

NURS 3160, NURS 3163, NURS 3265.

Schedule 1†

NURS 3164 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
41491January 27, 2025
to April 22, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: #Offsite Delivery
  Location: Varies

Schedule 2†

NURS 3164 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
61747June 2, 2025
to August 11, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: Off Site

Additional Information

  • - Personal Safety
    - Mental Status Assessment
    - Therapeutic Communication Techniques

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† 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.