Mental Health and Addictions Associate Certificate
3-Terms Associate Certificate Online
Delivered with the following methods: Online
Program Calendar
2012
- September 4
2013
- January 2 - Winter semester instruction begins
- June - Two day workshop
Program Summary
This certificate is designed for those who wish to focus their practice in the area of Mental Health and Addictions and may be of interest to:
- Human Services students
- Human Services workers
- Degree holders looking for work-related skills and/or credentials
- Nurses wishing to practice in the area of Mental Health and Addictions
Program Objectives
This Associate Certificate provides advanced training and recognition to certificate level and experienced practitioners in a specific human service field, whose goal is to continue their learning and career advancement in Mental Health and Addictions.
Admission Requirements
1. A Diploma in Human Services or a related field:
- Evidence of graduation (diploma or transcripts)
- 2 letters of reference if your transcripts are not from Selkirk College OR
2. A Certificate in Human Services or a related field:
- 2 years of subsequent work in the Human Service field
- 2 letters of reference
- Computer literacy
- A two page, double spaced letter of application, outlining your interest in this certificate and demonstrating your writing skills OR
3. No post secondary or related field education
- Five years of working in the field
- 2 letters of reference (one or more must present proof of five years work in the field)
- A two page, double spaced letter of application, outlining your interest in this certificate and demonstrating your writing skills
- Completion of an LPI (Language Proficiency Index score of 4 or better)
- Computer literacy
Career Potential
Selkirk College Human Services Department is offering an Associate Certificate that is designed for those already in the field who wish to focus their practice in the area of Mental Health and Addictions.
Approximate Expenses
Total program expenses are comprised of both College Fees and Program Specific Fees. For planning your stay at Selkirk College, it is advised that both of these be considered. These figures represent College Fees only. For more information on program specific costs please contact the Program Contact or School Chair of the program.
These figures are approximate only and could change at any time. Visit selkirk.ca/tuition/ for approximate fee information. Non-Canadian students please refer to selkirk.ca/tuition/international/ for important information.
Program Courses
Course of Studies
Translation key:
- Crd = Credits
- Ttl = Total course hours
Courses marked as (D) are available via Distance Education.
| Course | Name | Cred | Ttl |
|---|---|---|---|
Term 1 |
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| Introduction to Addiction | 3 | 3 | |
| Total: | 3 | 3 | |
| Course | Name | Cred | Ttl |
Term 2 |
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| HSER 257 (D) | Mental Health Issues: Practical Responses (Recommended Elective) | 3 | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | 3 | |
| Course | Name | Cred | Ttl |
Term 3 |
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| Workshop - Motivational Interviewing | 0 | 0 | |
| Total: | 0 | 0 | |
ADD 184 Introduction to Addiction
This course is designed as an introduction to the study of addiction, both substance and behavioural. Current research in the pharmacological, physiological, social and spiritual causes of addiction are considered as well as current models for understanding dependence, recovery and relapse. Students learn how the addictive process is assessed and treated based on the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the client. Family support, self-help programs, harm reduction and current trends in addictive substances and behaviours are also explored.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 12 or equivalent.
HSER 257 Mental Health Issues: Practical Solutions (Recommended Elective)
Practical Responses to Mental Health and Addictions Problems, provides instruction in a variety of rehabilitative and treatment modalities used in work with marginalized populations. Attitudes toward mental health and substance use problems and how they impact helper effectiveness are explored in a supportive milieu. Evidence-based practices such as Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Harm Reduction are used as frameworks for the development of skills and knowledge. Students are introduced to strategies for overcoming stigma and supporting client empowerment in a variety of community and facility settings.
This course is available via Distance Education.
Workshop - Motivational Interviewing
This 12-hour lecture format exponential workshop is designed to provide practitioners and students with basic Motivational Interviewing Skills in order to enhance the effectiveness of their work with both mental health, addiction and concurrent populations in a variety of settings. Motivational Interviewing is a directive, clients centered counseling style for eliciting behaviour change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence. Compared with non-directive counseling, it is more focused and goal-directed.
Prerequisites:
HSER 257 and ADD 184.
Staff
The following staff are associated with this program:
Kay Armstrong
Instructor
Direct: 250.304.6502
Tel: 250.365.7292 Ext. 502
Room A-33
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Leslie Comrie
Instructor
Direct: 250.365.1322
Tel: 250.365.7292 Ext. 322
Room 0-019
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