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This microcredential aims to address the gap in mental health care environment and better prepare nurses who are working in mental health care settings.
This microcredential is designed to enable learners to strengthen competency with cognitive and thinking skills, using reasoning and observation to conduct a mental status assessment. This course provides a series of case studies and simulated scenarios. Learners will be asked to document their mental status assessment of fictitious patients, identify challenges, and document recommendations for improvement.
In partnership with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Week 1
Welcome
Introduction to MSAs
Introduction to MSA template and grading criteria
Week 2
Importance of MSAs
MSAs and nursing standards
MSA terminology
Patient perspective
Observe an MSA and documentation
MSA #1
Week 3
Observing an MSA and critique
Defining skills required
What is competency?
Skills development plan
MSA #2
Week 4
Clinical reasoning skills
Verbal and non-verbal skills
Critical thinking skills
MSA #3
Week 5
Written communication skills
Building therapeutic relationships
MSA #4
Week 6
Review and survey
Final self evaluation
Continuing professional development
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