No. While The Becoming Institute is based in Ontario, this course is open to nurses across Canada and internationally. If you feel called to deepen your healing practice—no matter where you live—you are welcome here. Our hybrid learning model makes it easy to join from wherever you are.

Live attendance is encouraged because it allows you to engage fully with the material, connect meaningfully with your peers, and receive in-the-moment guidance from instructors. However, we know that nurses carry heavy responsibilities—and that life doesn’t always go as planned. That’s why every core session is recorded and made available within 24 hours. You’ll have on-demand access to all content, exercises, and discussion threads, so you can stay on track even if you miss a session. Whether you’re showing up live or catching up later, your learning journey remains fully supported.

Yes—this course is the beginning of that journey. Becoming 401 introduces the foundational knowledge, skills, and principles that support nurses in exploring advanced roles in trauma recovery and psychotherapeutic care. While it does not lead to a formal credential on its own, it serves as a stepping stone into our full training pathway for nurses interested in becoming recognized for this emerging scope of practice. You’ll gain essential insights into trauma, healing modalities, and the unique contributions nurses bring to this work. From here, you may choose to continue into our advanced training programs, including the RN–Psychotherapist Training Pathway and the 12-Month Trauma Recovery Certificate.

Yes. All participants who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion from The Becoming Institute. While this is not a formal credential, it can be included in your professional portfolio and may count toward your Continuing Education (CE) or professional development hours, depending on your regulatory college or employer guidelines. Certificates are issued digitally as a PDF within 7 days of course completion.

No. You do not need to be currently employed as a nurse to take this course. Whether you’re actively working, on leave, retired, or in transition, this course is open to all RNs, NPs, CNSs, and nursing professionals who feel called to deepen their capacity to support trauma recovery.

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) does not accredit or endorse specific educational programs. However, Registered Nurses are authorized to deliver psychotherapy within their scope of practice, provided they meet the required standard of care. The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) does recognize psychotherapy education programs, and we are actively pursuing recognition of our full training pathway for January 2026. In the meantime, this course is designed in alignment with CRPO’s entry-to-practice competencies and may support your future registration process.

Yes. You will receive 36 CE hours upon completion, which can be used toward your annual professional development goals or licensure requirements. It’s also a powerful signal of your commitment to trauma-informed care and therapeutic growth.

In Ontario, the College of Nurses (CNO) authorizes RNs and NPs to deliver psychotherapy—if they have acquired the additional knowledge, skill, and judgment to do so safely and ethically.

Psychotherapy is considered an expanded scope activity, meaning it’s not taught at the entry-to-practice level but can be included in your nursing practice with the right preparation. The CNO encourages nurses to assess their readiness using three key criteria:

If you’re unsure, we recommend reviewing the CNO’s Practice Decision-Making Tool and connecting with your employer or clinical supervisor.