Community Support Worker: Addictions & Mental Health Specialization

Program Duration

30 Weeks / 600 Hours

Starting Date:

May 26, 2025

Delivery Methods:

Online

Campus Location:

Online

Starting Date:

May 26, 2025

Delivery Methods:

Online

Campus Location:

Online

Program Duration:

30 Weeks / 600 Hours

Program Description

This Diploma program will provide graduates with the skills to help clients effectively manage areas within the scope of their personal and social realm, specializing in the implementation of addiction and mental programs and services. Graduates will be able to observe, understand and evaluate responsiveness to various treatment programs and provide the necessary support via networking systems.

This program has been reviewed and approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

Community Support Worker Diploma: Addictions & Mental Health Specialization

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Admission Requirements

  • High School Graduate or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older prior to starting the program)
  • Meet one of the following English Language Proficiency requirements:
    • Minimum Grade 10 English (Domestic Students)
    • Overall IELTS 5, OR CLB Level 5, OR Duolingo score of 75-80, OR ECC test score of 55/100
  • Criminal record check (in accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act)

Courses

Career & Employment

Addiction and Counselling Support Worker
Community Mental Health Care Worker
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Correctional Facilities
Social Service Government Agencies
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