Advance your career
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
| ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||||
| ||||||||||
QUICK FACTS
Program length
2 terms
Credential
Certificate
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
- post-secondary diploma or degree in health, human services, or social sciences; or
- active licensure in Canada with a health or human services governing body
Overview
The Addictions Recovery Practitioner post-diploma certificate program provides health and human services professionals with the knowledge and skills to work with clients experiencing substance use and concurrent disorders. The program is offered in a flexible combination of online courses and live classroom instruction on evenings and weekends.
The program emphasizes acquisition of applied skills and best practices in direct client care, advocacy, ethics, and work with families and communities. The program builds upon students’ previous training and experience, and graduates are equipped to meet client and employer needs in a range of relevant settings.
Practicum/Work Experience
This program includes 15 hours of community service learning.