Addictions and Community Support Worker Diploma

  • 1045 hours / 52 weeks
  • Inclass, Hybrid & Online
  • Diploma Program

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Program Description

This diploma program focuses on preparing you to effectively manage the administrative and implementation responsibilities of a wide variety of social assistance programs and services for individuals addressing addiction and post addiction strategies.

This program is intended for people who are looking for a career in social services and community support, assisting people with personal and social issues.

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Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • You will gain a solid understanding of the social and community services available.
  • You will be able to describe current models of addiction and treatment including pharmacological concepts and terminology.
  • You will be able to describe addiction and recovery processes and recognize stages of change.
  • You will be able to describe and discuss key prevention strategies, assessment and screening tools, intervention and relapse plans, and withdrawal and detoxification management and safety issues.
  • You will be able to describe the issues, defining traits, intervention, and prevention issues facing high-risk populations.
  • You will be able to articulate the impact on the client-counsellor relationship with respect to cultural and diversity issues.
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Admission Requirements

Basic Requirements
  • Applicants must provide a valid Govt. photo ID or birth certificate
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum Age: 19 years.
  • Mature Students (19+ without high school diploma): May be considered based on work experience, resume, transcripts, and references. An interview may be required.
English Language Proficiency Applicants must meet one of the following:
  • Minimum scores from accepted English tests (e.g., IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, Duolingo 95, etc.).
  • Recent English proficiency test (within 2 years).
  • Proof of English-language education:
    • 2–3 years of secondary or post-secondary education completed in English in eligible countries.
    • International credentials must be recognized by WES, ICES, or IQAS.

Course Info

Course TitleNo of Hours
Learning Essentials80 hours
Addictions Fundamentals80 hours
Pharmacology Fundamentals80 hours
Social Service Work Fundamentals80 hours
Psychology Fundamentals40 hours
Sociology Fundamentals40 hours
Ethics Fundamentals40 hours
Self-Care Techniques40 hours
Resources & Networking40 hours
Interview & Intake Procedures40 hours
Professional Report Writing40 hours
Family Studies40 hours
Mental Health Fundamentals40 hours
Behavior Analysis Techniques40 hours
Relapse Prevention40 hours
High-Risk Populations40 hours
Child & Youth Populations40 hours
Suicide Prevention Techniques40 hours
Career Essentials40 hours
Practicum125 hours
Total1045 hours
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Program Duration

1045 hours / 52 weeks

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Credentials Provided

Diploma

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Delivery Mode

Inclass, Hybrid & Online

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The program is delivered in English. The program will employ an In-class or Distance or Combined lecture delivery format. There is no mandatory homework; however, it is recommended that you review daily lectures and exercises completed.

The Addictions and Community Support Worker Diploma program was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.

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