Diploma in Mental Health and Addiction Worker
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 2 year
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification IELTS
- Program Level Diploma
- Education Required 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
- Admission intake SEP
- Minimum GPA 50
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| CAD 100 | CAD 14,807 |
Application Date
| Application Start Date | Application Closing Date |
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2022-11-01
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Program Description
Health professionals with training in mental health and addictions are highly sought after. Students can prepare for a meaningful career in this in-demand field. They will train to work in mental health and addiction-specific settings, including a broad spectrum of social and health agencies. Students will learn in class and in the field, through simulation and group learning, under the skilled instruction of Canadore College's professors. The College collaborates with agencies across the province and with local institutions for experiential and placement opportunities.
Students will learn:
- Foundations of psychology and sociology
- Crisis intervention
- Recovery strategies and relapse prevention
- Abnormal psychology
- Dynamics of chemical dependency
- Fundamentals of pharmacology
Future Careers:
- Addiction treatment centres and prevention programs
- Mental health facilities
- Hospitals
- Correctional facilities
- Recovery or rehabilitation homes
