Addictions & Community Health Professional

The Addictions & Community Health Professional program enables students to secure employment with numerous agencies by providing a fundamental understanding of the psychological, physical, and mental health aspects of addictions and community health issues.

Career Opportunities

• Addictions Treatment
• Child & Youth Residential Facilities & Services
• Community Mental Health Centres
• Group Homes
• Women’s Shelters
• Social Service & Outreach Agencies
• Corrections Facilities

Career Knowledge & Skills: Areas of Focus

• Addictions Fundamentals
• Psychology of Addiction
• Intake Procedures & Treatment Planning
• Pharmacology
• Family Dynamics
• Interviewing & Counselling
• Group Facilitation
• Relapse Prevention & Intervention
• Health Prevention & Promotion
• Ethics
• Addictions Awareness Today
• First Aid & CPR Certification
• Becoming a Master Student
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Career Management
• Practicum – hands-on job experience with an employer