Post-graduate nursing certificate: Psychiatric-Mental Health
New fully online program
Are you currently an advanced practice nurse practitioner seeking to take the next step in your career? Concordia University's new post-masters certificate in psychiatric mental health will prepare you to help fill an urgent need in mental health medical care. With courses built on a Christian foundation, we will prepare you to become a compassionate provider by providing the knowledge needed to administer the best care possible to your patients.
Program Facts
personalized attention
With small class sizes, you will receive the personalized attention needed to set you up for success.
Online
100%Program Emphasis
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate and passing your board examinations, you'll be able to add the PMHNP to your list of qualifications
Career Outcomes
Opioid Impacted Family Support Specialist Certificate
Want to build out your understanding and credentialing in order to work with clients experiencing substance use or opioid use disorders? This 3-credit program is fully online, and it will expand your knowledge, skills, and expertise in order to provide services to families related to SUD and OUDs.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and is grant funded; 100% of the tuition and a stipend will be given to those accepted into this certificate program.
Clinical hours
500Clinical hours
This program can be completed in as little as one year with a total of 500 clinical hours which are to be completed over the course of the program under the supervision of a psychiatrist, certified therapist, or counselor. Clinical hours may include optional weekend and evening clinical rotations.
During clinical placement, you can expect to gain hands-on practice in the provision of therapy, diagnosis, treatment, and counsel of patients with mental health conditions.
Our Clinical Contract Coordinator will help you navigate the clinical placement process, but ultimately it is your responsibility to find a clinical placement.
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Holistic Education
What makes us different?
Concordia Wisconsin creates and tailors our programs to make sure that you are a successful and prepared student by the time you graduate. Our flexible program is designed in a way that allows you to continue working while you learn, so you can keep that work-life-school balance you need, and smaller class sizes allow for personalized support from our experienced faculty. You'll learn first-hand to care for others holistically, and our faculty makes sure that by the time you graduate, you will be fully prepared for whatever career awaits you!
Funding your education
Concordia's payment plan allows you to break tuition into automatic monthly payments
Scholarships and financial aid are available for qualifying students.
Funding your education
Uncommon Scholarships
Concordia offers Uncommon Scholarships to help bring this investment in your future within reach. These scholarships, which range from $150-$500 per three-credit course, are available for:
- Concordia alumni
- Employees of our corporate and academic partners (AAH, Edcor, Bright Horizons, & more)
- Employees of qualifying Christian churches and schools
- Veterans and dependents
Tuition Reimbursement
Your employer/school district may offer tuition reimbursement, minimizing the cost to you. Ask your HR department if you are eligible.
Payment Plans
Concordia's payment plan allows you to break tuition into automatic monthly payments, making budgeting for your new career a reality.
Financial Aid
Qualifying students may be eligible for Federal Aid. When you fill out the FAFSA make sure to select Concordia University Wisconsin.
- CUW FAFSA code: 003842
