Approved By PTIB
Brief Program Description | This diploma program focuses on preparing you to be an effective social services practitioner by acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values needed to provide support to individuals, families, groups, and communities in need and who are seeking support from a variety of available assistance programs and services. This program is intended for people who are looking for a career in community social services. |
NOC Code | 4212Addictions Community Support Worker Diploma program | ||||
Career Opportunities | Upon completion of the program, graduates can work in the below occupations list:
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Admission Requirements
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Canadian academic language assessment with minimum score of 60, online or test center. TOEFL iBT test with minimum overall score of 86, minimum component score of 20 each at least in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. PTE minimum score 58 IELTS at least 6 band in each module or Canadian Language Benchmark Test level 7.
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Learning Objectives/Outcomes | The Addiction Community Support Worker program prepares graduates for employment positions with social service agencies and organizations, residential programs, homes group, shelters and housing services, community health centers, and family service organizations throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.
Students will have an understanding of:
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Student Progress/ Assessment Methods | A final grade of 60% is required to pass each course unless otherwise indicated on a course outline. Generally, course assessment consists of quizzes, exams, and project-based assignments.
Students will be required to complete 100hrs. of work experience. To qualify for work experience, students are required to maintain a minimum C grade average or higher and a minimum attendance of 85%. |
Attendance Expectations | 85% of classes must be attended to achieve competency for this qualification |
Graduation Requirements | Minimum C grade average is required for graduation |
Program Organization:
Course No. | Course Name | Hours |
SFCS100 | Strategies for College Success | 20 |
ACSW100 | Addictions Fundamentals | 40 |
ACSW200 | Social Service Work Fundamentals | 20 |
PYSC100 | Psychology Fundamentals | 60 |
SOCI100 | Sociology Fundamentals | 20 |
PYSC110 | Ethics Fundamentals | 40 |
PHRM100 | Pharmacology Fundamentals | 80 |
ACSW300 | Self-Care Techniques | 20 |
ACSW400 | Resources and Networking | 20 |
PSYC130 | Interview and Intake Procedures | 60 |
COMC150 | Professional Report Writing | 40 |
ACSW500 | Family Studies | 40 |
PSYC140 | Mental Health Fundamentals | 80 |
PSYC150 | Behavior Analysis Techniques | 40 |
ACSW600 | Relapse Prevention | 40 |
PSYC160 | High Risk Populations | 20 |
ACSW700 | Child and Youth Populations | 40 |
SSPR100 | Work Experience | 100 |
EMPL111 | Career Employment & Strategies | 40 |
CARE500 | Special Certificates
* 8 hr/days* |
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Program Total | 46 weeks | 900 hrs. |