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. Highlights Access to Co-Curricular Record program in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom. Experiential learning with standardized patients. Access to international student specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division. Students earn Gentle Persuasive Approach certificate focused on caring for individuals with dementia and other cognitive diseases. Career Opportunities Clinic or medical centre Community healthcare organization Hospital Long-term care facility 1 Year