Post Graduate Psychiatric APRN Certificate Program

The purpose of the post-master’s certificate is to provide family nurse practitioners holding a master’s degree in nursing, an educational route to specialization of additional advanced practice content, in psychiatric mental health.  The program is designed to strengthen and broaden the clinical capabilities of family nurse practitioners who want to deepen their understanding and competency in providing mental health interventions for their medical patients. 

Program Objectives

• Enhance clinical skills in psychiatric assessment and diagnosis.
• Develop advanced therapeutic interventions for mental health conditions.
• Cultivate leadership abilities in psychiatric nursing practice.
• Integrate evidence-based practices into patient management.

Curriculum Overview

• Advanced Psychopharmacology
• Therapeutic Modalities in Psychiatry
• Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis
• Clinical Practicum in Mental Health Settings
• Leadership and Policy in Psychiatric Nursing

This program is ideal for nurses who are passionate about making a significant impact in the field of mental health. Join us to enhance your professional journey and contribute meaningfully to patient care.

Potential Career Opportunities

• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Mental Health Consultant
• Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatry
• Behavioral Health Director
• Psychiatric Educator
• Substance Abuse Counselor
• Forensic Psychiatric Nurse
• Psychiatric Program Coordinator

Skills you will gain

• Clinical Supervision
• Crisis Intervention
• Mental Health Counseling
• Psychotherapy
• Treatment Planning
• Psychopharmacology
• Patient Education
• Psychiatric Assessment
• Evidence Based Practice
• Diagnostic Evaluation