Children's Mental Health Acknowledgement

Description

Through interactive, online courses focus on the developmental process, understanding psychiatric disorders and associated behaviours, risk factors and triggers, the identification of behaviours and symptoms, family relationships and intervention and prevention strategies. This program is designed for busy professionals and parents who are currently working with infant, child and adolescent populations with potential mental health challenges.

Program Highlights:
  • Gain the relevant knowledge and skills to effectively work with infants, children or adolescent with complicated psychiatric disorders.
  • Examine cognitive and behavioural signs and symptoms and their continuous effect and influence on the behaviour and mental health of the infant, child and adolescent.
  • Develop and implement basic strategies to effectively manage the common symptoms of mental health conditions seen in infant, child and adolescent populations.
  • Understand the stages of growth and development as well as basic needs for infants, children and adolescents with an emphasis on the critical periods in personality development.
  • Explain preventative measures that promote the mental health and well-being of children and youth in their communities.
 
Admission and Registration

You do not need to apply to begin this program. Simply ensure you meet the requirements listed on the Admission Requirements webpage prior to registering.
Interested in taking a single course? Provided you have the appropriate prerequisites, the courses in this program can be taken individually.
 
Complete all 5 courses:

HLTH10214 Psychiatric Disorders Common to Infant, Child and Adolescent
HLTH10215 Risk Factors of Common Psychiatric Disorders
HLTH10216 Prevention and Intervention Strategies - Child Mental Health
HLTH10217 Family Relationships and Impact on Psychiatric Disorders
HLTH10218 Cognitive Development, Trauma and Loss - Child Health Focus

Complete 1 of the next 2 courses:
 
EDUCEC121 Child Development & Behaviour 1
PSYCSS271 Developmental Psychology

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

Overview

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  • Institution: Mohawk College
  • Program type: Reconnaissance du mérite
  • Language: English
  • Program Code:
  • Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.