Addiction and Community Health Diploma


About the Course

This is 24-week program, that will help students to acquire the knowledge and develop the skills necessary to provide physical, psychological, and social support to individuals across their lifespan.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn about adolescent growth and the issues that are relevant at each stage of development including puberty, sexual development, and awareness, and physical, cognitive and social development
  • Explore the social, cultural, and environmental issues that affect the development of a child
  • Understand the nature of addiction and become familiar with the major substances of abuse and their impact on the body
  • Understand the mental and social aspects of aging, including their effect on Information processing, relationships, personality and more
  • Understand the impact of chronic illness and developmental disabilities on aging and social work for persons with disabilities
  • Learn counseling and support techniques for working with children, youth, and adults
  • Acquire the knowledge and skills to implement Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) care plans for adults and children
  • Develop the essential knowledge, skills, and attributes needed to provide excellent palliative care to those who are dying as well as providing support for their families. 
  • Explore the causes, occurrences, and theories of the more common forms of mental illness
  • Develop the knowledge and skills to perform psychosocial rehabilitation and care planning for individuals and families dealing with mental illness.

Courses

  • Introduction to Human Services & Supported Educational Assistant
  • Addictions & Mental Health
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Care Planning
  • Applied Behavioural Analysis & Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
  • Group Counselling Foundations & Counselling Theories
  • Gerontology and End of Life Care
  • Family Systems Theory & Self Care
  • Child and Adolescent Growth and Development & Youth at Risk
  • Ethical Practice and Legislation
  • Understanding Cultural and Social Differences & Indigenous Studies
  • Communication & Career Preparation

Careers

  • Child/Youth Care Worker
  • Teen Pregnancy Worker
  • Parenting Support Worker
  • One to One Worker
  • Women Shelter Worker
  • Family Place Worker
  • Newcomers Service Worker
  • Adult Care Worker
  • Support Worker
  • Community Access Worker
  • Youth Support Worker
  • Case Manager