MacEwan University is adding 90 more seats dedicated to educating students who want to work in the challenging and vitally important field of mental health.
Twelve post-secondary institutions in Alberta have received funding from the provincial government, which is investing $10 million over three years to create spaces dedicated to training students for in-demand mental health professions, including psychiatric nursing, psychology, social work, child and youth care, and addiction counselling.
“We are committed to ensuring that every Albertan has access to the care they need, where they need it," said Advanced Education Minister Rajan Sawhney in a statement. "This investment will bridge gaps in mental health care and give more post-secondary institutions the tools they need to provide critical services and support communities across our province.”
MacEwan is well-positioned to add spaces for its psychiatric nursing program and prepare students for these critical roles in Alberta’s health-care system.
“MacEwan is grateful for this additional funding to help train the next generation of mental health professionals,” says Dr. Annette Trimbee, president and vice-chancellor. “As the minister has indicated, this initiative is about more than filling current gaps – it’s about anticipating future needs. MacEwan continues to be responsive to the needs of Albertans, training students that can seamlessly enter the workforce and make a difference in our communities.”
MacEwan’s psychiatric nursing students graduate with extensive clinical experience and well-developed leadership to address critical health-care needs. The increase in Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) will enhance the care of Albertans by increasing the presence of an often underutilized member of the health-care team.
Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams said the additional seats will benefit families across the province.
"No matter what part of Alberta someone calls home, they deserve access to consistent, high-quality mental health care."
The other 11 post-secondary institutions that will be receiving funding for additional seats are:
“We are committed to ensuring that every Albertan has access to the care they need, where they need it," said Advanced Education Minister Rajan Sawhney in a statement. "This investment will bridge gaps in mental health care and give more post-secondary institutions the tools they need to provide critical services and support communities across our province.”
MacEwan is well-positioned to add spaces for its psychiatric nursing program and prepare students for these critical roles in Alberta’s health-care system.
“MacEwan is grateful for this additional funding to help train the next generation of mental health professionals,” says Dr. Annette Trimbee, president and vice-chancellor. “As the minister has indicated, this initiative is about more than filling current gaps – it’s about anticipating future needs. MacEwan continues to be responsive to the needs of Albertans, training students that can seamlessly enter the workforce and make a difference in our communities.”
MacEwan’s psychiatric nursing students graduate with extensive clinical experience and well-developed leadership to address critical health-care needs. The increase in Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) will enhance the care of Albertans by increasing the presence of an often underutilized member of the health-care team.
Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams said the additional seats will benefit families across the province.
"No matter what part of Alberta someone calls home, they deserve access to consistent, high-quality mental health care."
The other 11 post-secondary institutions that will be receiving funding for additional seats are:
- Bow Valley College – 75 seats
- Keyano College – 30 seats
- King's University – 37 seats
- Medicine Hat College – 50 seats
- Mount Royal University – 105 seats
- Northwestern Polytechnic – 152 seats
- Portage College – 32 seats
- Red Deer Polytechnic – 70 seats
- St. Mary's University – 45 seats
- University of Lethbridge – 15 seats
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