| The Addictions Counsellor program offers those students or professionals who have a background/diploma in Community Services, Social or Health Sciences, an opportunity to gain specialized knowledge and skills in the area of Addictions Counselling. This program provides the learner with innovative and rigorous addictions specific content. Opportunities for hands-on practical experience will be made available during the Addiction Treatment Approaches Practice Lab and the fieldwork placement component of the program. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English
- Grade11 Computer Related Studies
This program is an Ontario graduate certificate program which necessitates that students must have completed a prior post-secondary program in Social Sciences, Health Sciences or Human Services. Other requirements include a physician’s medical report as per guide supplied by the College; proof of current immunization, including Hepatitis B; 2-step Mantoux (with follow-up chest x-ray if the Mantoux test is positive), measles and mumps; current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (C.P.R. - Level C); standard First Aid Certificate (or equivalent); WHMIS Certificate (may be obtained at a minimal cost through the College); and a recent criminal reference check – CPIC or Ontario Education Services Corporation (OESC) - (within 3 months) is required prior to the end of the first week of classes in September. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
