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 Addiction Careworker
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SchoolMcMaster University
LocationHamilton, ON, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 28,290
Full-time Graduate: 4,857
DegreeDiploma
Honours
Co-op
Length
Entry Grade (%)*
Prerequisites
Prerequisites NotesThis course is designed for professionals, and requires a formal application, which you can find on the program web page.
Cost
Scholarships
DescriptionThe Addiction Education programs were developed in partnership with the Faculty of Social Sciences to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills for working with people with addictions. Courses are designed to help you: understand addictions and approaches to intervention, including assessment, treatment, relapse prevention, case management and self-help; develop or enhance individual and group counselling techniques; explore specific needs of individuals and groups including, women, youth, the elderly, adult children of alcoholics, people with concurrent disorders or other disabilities and people with problem gambling.
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