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 Addictions Counsellor
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SchoolNorthern College
LocationTimmins, ON, Canada
School TypeCollege
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 15,000
DegreeCertificate
Honours
Co-op
Length1 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade11 Computer Related Studies 
Prerequisites NotesThis 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.
Cost
Provincial: $2,118
National: $2,118
Scholarships
DescriptionThe 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.
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