Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ECHA-0042
Organization's ID:
N106
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
168 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 6 Mental Health
Description

Objective:

To enable the students to identify mental illness and substance abuse.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibility of the LPN in the treatment of mental illness and substance abuse, including psychotherapeutic medications
  • Apply theoretical concepts and clinical experiences to the nursing process
  • Identify and describe components of a nurse/client relationship
  • Describe treatment modalities used for clients exhibiting maladaptive behaviors
  • Discuss the nurse's role in establishing therapeutic communication
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
Supplemental Materials