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Addictions and Mental Health (graduate certificate)
Addictions and Mental Health (graduate certificate)

Addictions and Mental Health (graduate certificate)

  • ID:DC010004
  • Level:Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

  • Degree in psychology or social work or related discipline or college diploma in health or social service work or Practical Nursing; overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or 65 per cent average

  • Minimum of three credits in post-secondary psychology courses

English Requirement

  • Academic IELTS: 6.5, no band score less than 6.0

  • IBT TOEFL: 88, with minimum section scores of 22

  • PTE Academic: 60 minimum overall, no section below 57 L,W,S,R

  • CAEL: Overall score of 70, no section below 70

  • DET 110

Course Information

This program will help you to develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively address two of Canada’s leading health care issues – mental health and addictive behaviours. You will gain both a theoretical understanding and the clinical skills required to help your clients successfully navigate their challenges with mental health and/or addictive behaviours as they begin their journey to wellness.

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SEMESTER 1

  • Group Counselling Practices (ADDC 1507)

  • Introduction To Counselling Practices (ADDC 1508)

  • Theories, Models And Approaches To Mental Health, Addiction & Psychotherapy (ADDC 1509)

  • Psychopharmacology (ADDC 1510)

  • Addictions I: Bio-Psycho-Social Theories Of Addiction Treatment (ADDC 1511)

  • Ethics (ETHC 1505)

  • Working With Youth And Families (YOTH 1501)

SEMESTER 2

  • Case Management & Professional Practice (ADDC 1505)

  • Addiction II: Contemporary Addiction Treatment Strategies (ADDC 2501)

  • Trauma-Informed Practices (ADDC 2507)

  • Cognitive-Behavioural Based Psychoeducation (BHAV 2501)

  • Person-In-Context/Diversity (DIVS 2501)

  • Field Placement Preparation (FWK 2505)

  • Recovery Oriented Practice: Working With Chronic, Severe Mental Health (RECV 2502)

SEMESTER 3

  • Placement: Application Of Addiction And Mental Health Treatment Strategies In Professional Settings (FWK 3502)

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Addictions crisis worker

  • Addictions counsellor

  • Case manager

  • Community support worker

  • Co-ordinator/psychogeriatric case manager

  • Counsellor/group facilitator

  • Mental health support worker

  • Outreach services advisor

  • Rehabilitation services case manager

  • Residential care worker

  • Substance abuse counsellor

  • Withdrawal management counsellor

  • Youth worker

Ability to settle

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