CPMHN(C) (CNA) - Certified in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (C)anada

The Certified in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (Canada) certification (CPMHN(C)) is tailored for Canadian registered nurses specializing in psychiatric and mental health care. This certification signifies advanced expertise in providing nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders and mental health issues. This certification is offered by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA).

Completion Time: 3 hours

Eligibility and Certification Requirements

• Current, active RN license in Canada.

• A minimum of two years of nursing experience, with a substantial portion in psychiatric and mental health nursing.

• Completion of continuing education in psychiatric and mental health nursing.

• Passing the psychiatric and mental health nursing certification examination offered by a certifying body like the CNA.

Cost: 

• Application Fee CNA Member: $570

• Application Fee Nonmember: $756

• Exam Fee (Proctored Online): $85 

• Exam Fee (In Person): $110

• Exam Retake Fee CNA Member: $365

• Exam Retake Fee Nonmember: $484

• All Application and Retake Fees include a nonrefundable $125 administration fee

• Applicable taxes added to fees

Exam Format

The examination typically includes 165 multiple-choice questions covering various aspects of psychiatric and mental health nursing, such as therapeutic communication, psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, and crisis intervention.

Certification Process

Gain relevant experience in psychiatric and mental health nursing.

Apply for the Certified in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (Canada) examination through a certifying organization such as the CNA.

Successfully pass the CPMHN(C) certification examination.

Certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing requires renewal every 5 years.

To qualify for renewal, applicants must:

• Be a currently registered or licensed nurse in Canada

• Complete a minimum of 2,925 practice hours in psychiatric and mental health nursing (direct care, education, research, policy, or administration)

• Complete the continuing education (CE) requirements or retake and pass the certification exam

Renewal Fees

• Renewal by CE - CNA Member: $317

• Renewal by CE - Nonmember: $420

• Renewal by Exam - CNA Member: $570

• Renewal by Exam - Nonmember: $756

• Exam Fee (Proctored Online): $85

• Exam Fee (In Person): $110

• Applicable taxes added to fees

Renewal applicants using CE to fulfill their requirements must complete 100 CE activities within the 5-year certification period. They must log their activities on the Continuous Learning for Certification Renewal form and submit it with their renewal application.

Continuing education for Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurses may include updates in psychiatric nursing practices, emerging treatments for mental health disorders, and developments in mental health policy and advocacy.

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For specific information regarding Certified in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (Canada), including eligibility criteria, examination details, approved educational programs, and renewal processes, it is recommended to consult directly with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) or other relevant nursing certifying bodies in Canada. These organizations provide comprehensive resources and standards for nurses specializing in psychiatric and mental health care.

Career Opportunities

Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurses work in hospitals, psychiatric units, community health settings, mental health clinics, and long-term care facilities.

They provide care and support to patients with mental health disorders, participate in therapy sessions, manage medications, and collaborate with psychiatric teams.

The CNA also offers the following certifications:

• Certified Nurse in Critical Care (C)anada (CNCC(C))

• Certified in Nephrology (C)anada (CNeph(C))

• Certified in Cardiovascular Nursing (C)anada (CCN(C))

• Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing (C)anada (CMSN(C))

• Certified in Oncology Nursing (C)anada (CON(C))

• Certified in Pediatric Nursing (C)anada (CpedN(C))

• Emergency Nurse Certified (C)anada (ENC(C))

Other related certifications include the ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse - Board Certified (PMH-BC).