Within the PMHNP Post-Master’s Certificate online program, there is a requirement of 504 total clinical hours. Of these 504 clinical hours, time must be divided among pediatrics, adults and geriatrics — 100 clinical hours need to be in pediatrics, 100 clinical hours in adult and 100 clinical hours in geriatrics. The remainder of the 504 total clinical hours can be any combination you choose (as deemed appropriate by the faculty advisor).
A critical component of our online program includes a two-day virtual, synchronous program intensive. Students become acquainted with cohort members, meet faculty and personally experience the high-quality culture and competence of their future alma mater. Highlights include: general orientation and on-boarding, lectures, clinical orientation, distinguished guest speakers, lunch-and-learns and networking with like-minded mental health professionals.
Also, as part of the curriculum, NURS8020C will include a multi-day, in-person immersion at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing. Attendance for the full duration of this onsite experience is a required component of the course.
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This course provides opportunities for the advanced practice nurse student to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for the performance of comprehensive and focused health assessment. This course addresses clients across the lifespan and the pediatric and family students receive additional pediatric information in their lab sessions.
NURS8020C will include a multi-day, in-person immersion at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing. Attendance for the full duration of this onsite experience is a required component of the course.
Yes. The vast majority of our students work throughout their time in their academic program. It is important to assess course load and financial aid to understand how to balance school and work.
If possible, students may cut down on their work hours during a clinical portion of a program.
Programs can be completed full-time or part-time. Many programs are set up to be part-time, with most containing fewer than 10 credit hours in any given semester. We know you have a lot going on, so want to make sure that school can fit into your schedule. Note: There are some exceptions.
The Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP-D) program at the University of Cincinnati is not subject to accreditation by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), as ASHA does not accredit clinical doctorate programs. The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
However, this program is designed for licensed, certified speech-language pathologists who already hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA. This program follows ASHA’s guidelines for the Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology and builds on the foundational knowledge and credentials provided by an ASHA-accredited master’s degree program.
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