This course introduces students to the skills required to appropriately identify and conduct an assessment in various settings with multiple demographics. Encompassing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model, students will learn a collaborative therapeutic framework for conducting assessments as a client-centered, trauma informed skill, while preserving respect and dignity for clients.
Prerequisites
CNSK 1502, CNSK 1505.
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What you will learn
- • Models of assessment: Bio-psycho-social-spiritual, collaborative, therapeutic
• Assessment interview
• Mental health and substance use screening
• Mental status exam
• Risk assessment
• Assessment with special populations
• Making appropriate referrals
• Integrate assessment information and case conceptualization
• Report writing
• Addictions assessment and screening tools
• Case management
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22407 |
June 9, 2026 to August 25, 2026 |
Lecture/Practical | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† 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.