| Faculty: | School of Human Care and Social Services |
| Field of Study: | Substance Abuse/Addiction Counselling
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| Description: | Prepare for frontline practice as a health professional in social and health agencies in this highly collaborative and experiential program. Specific topics include interviewing and counselling, crisis intervention, and recovery strategies. Main themes include trauma-informed practice and concurrent disorders. In-class training is followed by a 420-hour community placement.
Available for applicants with a University degree in a related field, and internal graduates from a related program (e.g., Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Prevention, Community and Justice Services, Social Service Worker). |