Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Nursing Care
Target Audience: Healthcare Professionals, Fourth year (senior) nursing students
Course Duration: 3 days (24 contact hours)
Course Fee: 2400 + 5% VAT
Course Rationale:
Mental health conditions and substance use disorders are commonly encountered across all healthcare settings, not only in psychiatric units. Nurses frequently manage patients presenting with anxiety, depression, agitation, substance withdrawal, intoxication, and dual diagnoses. This integrated course equips nurses with essential assessment, communication, safety, and management skills to provide compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based care while reducing stigma and improving patient outcomes.
Course Aim:
To equip healthcare professional and senior nursing students with practical knowledge, clinical judgment, and communication skills to safely assess and manage patients with mental health and addiction-related conditions.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Identify common mental health disorders and substance use conditions
2. Perform basic mental health and addiction-focused nursing assessments
3. Recognize signs of intoxication, withdrawal, and psychiatric emergencies
4. Apply therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques
5. Manage challenging behaviors safely and ethically
6. Demonstrate stigma-free, patient-centered care
7. Document findings accurately and initiate appropriate referrals
Teaching & Learning Methods:
Interactive lectures, group discussions, role play, videos, and simulation-based scenarios.
Expected Outcomes / Benefits:
• Improved patient safety and nurse confidence
• Early recognition of mental health and addiction risks
• Reduced stigma and improved therapeutic relationships
• Enhanced professional competence and CV value
• Exams and certifications will be given at the end
Faculties:
Dr. Mustafa Habeb MD, MSc
Nursing Department, College of Health Sciences University of Sharjah.
RAMADAN EZAT AWAD
Multi-Speciality Nurse / Clinical Tutor Nursing Department, College of Health Sciences University of Sharjah.
