Internationally trained students are eligible to register for this intensive 1 year program, which awards an Ontario College Graduate Certificate. This program builds upon the foundation of mental health begun in pre-registration healthcare disciplines. It explores current issues and trends in mental health in Canada, current best practices in nursing and other health-care professions for providing optimal care to clients with diverse mental health disorders across the lifespan, legal and ethical aspects of mental health-care and the interdisciplinary approach to healthcare.<br><br>Highlights<br>Access to Co-Curricular Record program in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.<br>Experiential learning with standardized patients.<br>Access to international student specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division.<br>Students earn Gentle Persuasive Approach certificate focused on caring for individuals with dementia and other cognitive diseases.<br><br>Career Opportunities<br>Clinic or medical centre<br>Community healthcare organization<br>Hospital<br>Long-term care facility<br><br>1 Year