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Mental Health Challenges (CACC250)

Course name	Mental Health Challenges
Course description	This fully on-line course is intended for Health Care Assistants (HCAs), prospective HCAs, or other unregulated care providers in BC. The course covers content from the BC Health Care Assistant Program Provincial Curriculum 2023 related to mental health challenges.
Subject code	CACC 250
Learning outcomes	The student will be able to describe ways to organize, provide, and evaluate person-centred care and assistance for persons experiencing mental health challenges.
Tuition	$425.00
Prerequisite	Completion of English 12 with a minimum grade of “C” or proof of equivalent as outlined in detail on the General Admission Information page. Students who register are understood to be confirming successful completion of this requirement. Proof of successful completion is not required on registration but may be requested by ��51.
Course content	Topics include: Mental health models Factors that influence mental health and well-being in individuals and families, such as stress, illness, loss, and aging Common mental health disorders, including causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevalence of: Anxiety disorders Affective (mood) disorders Schizophrenia Personality disorders Substance-related and addictive disorders Dual or multiple diagnoses Suicide risks and prevention Stigma associated with mental health challenges and stigmatizing language Perceptions of mental health challenges in diverse groups Caring for the person and family Principles and approaches used to plan and implement effective care Person-centred care Person-first language vs. identity-first language (e.g., person with a diagnosis of depression vs. depressed client) Introduction to trauma-informed care When and what to report Implications of involuntary admission under the Mental Health Act.
Learning resources	All required resources will be provided within the course.
Instruction method	Interactive online course delivered through Blackboard. Due to the nature of an online delivery, the student will be expected be proficient in computer skills including email, adding attachments, navigating the internet etc. Resources for getting started with Blackboard are available online to help get the student comfortable in the Blackboard environment.
Assignments	Assessment will be based on completion of assignments and short quizzes throughout the course.
Grading	The course is graded as Mastery/Non-mastery. Successful course completion proven with official transcript request.
Completion timeframe	Two (2) months (15 hours) from course start date. Students may need to spend additional time on assigned readings and assignments.
Registration deadlines and Start dates	Registration Deadline Dec 29, Jan 14 Jan 28, Feb 11 Feb 25, Mar, 11, Mar 25 Apr 8, Apr 22 May 6, May 20 Jun 3, Jun 17 Jun 30, Jul 15 Jul 29, Aug 12, Aug 26 Sep 9, Sep 23 Oct 7, Oct 21 Nov 4, Nov 18 Dec 2, Dec 16	Start Date January 5, 19 February 2, 16 March 2, 16 30 April 13, 27 May 11, 25 June 8, 22 July 6, 20 August 3, 17, 31 September 14, 28 October 12, 26 November 9, 23 December 7, 21
Registration	Call 604-527-5472 or email cereg@dougalscollege.ca Tuition fee must accompany registration. Instructions on how to access your course materials will be emailed to you by the Program Assistant typically the Friday prior to your chosen course start date otherwise on the start date.	Name Address Email Phone DOB Gender Start Date CRN 11793