Mental Health Certificate is a certificate in Health Sciences programme taught at Université du Québec à Rimouski in Rimouski, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered fully online. Tuition is CAD 1,911 per semester for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 1,911 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Certificate in Mental Health (Certificat en sante mentale) is a 30-credit, first-cycle interdisciplinary program focused on supporting individuals and families affected by mental health difficulties. Coursework covers the prevention, intervention modes, and treatment of mental disorders, along with partnership-based approaches to working with clients, families, and communities. Students learn to distinguish the manifestations of mental health conditions, analyze evidence-based therapeutic approaches, collaborate across professional teams, and apply reflective practice in their work. The program is delivered entirely online, combining asynchronous coursework with synchronous evening and weekend sessions. Full-time students complete the certificate in one year across three consecutive trimesters; part-time study extends over two to three years. The program targets practising nurses, specialized education technicians, social work technicians, social workers, peer support workers, and community organization staff seeking to develop mental health intervention competencies. The certificate is offered at Universite du Quebec a Rimouski and admits students each fall, winter, and summer trimester.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants may qualify through one of three bases. Under the collegial base, applicants must hold a Diplome d'etudes collegiales (DEC) or equivalent. Under the university base, applicants must have completed a minimum of five university courses (15 credits) in a related intervention field with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Under the experience base, applicants need at least two years of relevant work experience in social intervention or health-related fields, including at least one year continuous; files are evaluated by the admissions committee and an interview may be required. All applicants must demonstrate competency in French; those unable to do so must pass an institutional French examination, and failure requires completing a mandatory French course. This program is not open to international students.
