Addiction Counselling Skills Advanced Certificate
Overview
This program is only open for domestic students(Canadian/Permanent Residents). If you’re interested in as an international students, please visit aaaa.vcc.ca
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| Credential | Advanced Certificate |
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The program can be taken part-time or full-time and can be completed in one year. Maximum time for completion is 3 years. |
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| Campus | Downtown |
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What to expect
- Practical and experiential learning
- Emphasis on skills and integration of knowledge and practice
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Group discussions and activities
- Demonstrations
- Guest lectures
- Videos
- Clinical simulations
- Field trips
- Presentations
- Group projects
- Exams
- Research
- Assignments
- Lab work
- Portfolios
- Self-assessment and reflection
- Supervised community practicum
What you will learn
- Model empathetic approaches in working with people struggling with problematic substance use
- Develop self-awareness by acknowledging and challenging assumptions
- Acknowledge the impacts of historic and systemic oppression on individuals
- Model the values of inclusion and social justice in a helping role
- Engage in a support role with clients in individual, family, and group settings
- Model concepts essential to a helping relationship including respect, self-awareness, and ethics
- Demonstrate trauma-informed practice
- Communicate effectively in a client-centred manner and recognize language as an agent of social change
- Apply evidence-based models, tools, and interventions in helping roles specific to substance use
- Deepen knowledge of Indigenous health models and cultural safety, particularly as these apply to addictions
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
The program can be taken part-time or full-time and can be completed in one year. Maximum time for completion is 3 years.
Admission Requirement
- Successful completion of VCC’s Counselling Skills Foundational Certificate program or equivalent
- English language proficiency at a minimum Grade 12 ‘C+’ level
Upon Acceptance:
- Students in this program are required to complete a CRC. The CRC must be completed according to VCC’s Criminal Record Check instructions. Students whose CRC results indicate they pose a risk to vulnerable populations will not be able to complete the requirements of the program (e.g. practicums) or graduate.
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Recommended Characteristics
- Basic computer skills
- Familiarity and comfort with basic research skills
- Ability to give and receive feedback
- Maturity, emotional stability and a suitability to work in a helping role
- A sufficient level of self-awareness and personal and professional development to be able to attend to another person
- An interest in helping people and willingness to work in support positions in community settings
Program Availability
Not currently available.
Courses
Course list is not available at the moment.
This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and Costs
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| Materials | not including textbooks | |
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| Medical & Dental | Provided by Student Union | |
| U-Pass | Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more. | |
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Books & Supplies
- Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
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Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax
Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC
No-cost textbooks are available for this program.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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Application Process
Application information is not available at the moment.
Contact us
Program information
Advising
Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca
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