Program Overview

Addictions and Mental Health is a one-year program for graduate students who are committed to advancing their skills and knowledge. This program combines classroom instruction with a field placement for students to work with clients.

Program Details

Program Code
AMH1
Credential:
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
30 weeks
Start Dates
Locations
Availability

Full Time Offerings

2024 September
London
Open
2024 September
Fully Online
Open
2025 January
London
Open
2025 January
Fully Online
Open
2023 September
London
Closed
2023 September
Fully Online
Closed
2024 January
London
Closed
Start Dates
Locations
Availability

Full Time Offerings

2024 May
Toronto
Open
2024 September
Toronto
Open
2025 January
Toronto
Open
2025 May
Toronto
Open
2023 September
London
Closed
2023 September
Toronto
Closed
2024 January
London
Closed
2024 January
Toronto
Closed
2024 September
London
Closed
2025 January
London
Closed

Your Learning Experience

The Addictions and Mental Health one-year program will be beneficial for seasoned practitioners who are committed to maintaining currency, and/or who are seeking career advancement. Students who are newly graduated from post-secondary may also wish to enroll in this program to deepen their knowledge and skill base prior to entering the workforce. Opportunities to work in varying sectors such as child, adult, family and gerontology-based programs may broaden for students who complete this Graduate Certificate. 

 

This program is designed for graduate students who are interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills to advance their career or enter the workforce. You will learn the fundamental components of addictions and mental health issues, promotion and prevention, pharmacology, and social treatment approaches.

 

As a student within the mental health and addictions program, you will feel confident using intervention techniques, educate individuals through knowledge exchange, work collaboratively in teams and build wholistic relationships. Prepare for a career as a mental health worker by gaining hands-on experience through a capstone and field placement within addictions and mental health. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills while working collaboratively with various professionals.

 

The intent of this program will be to ready students to work in a variety of Human Services settings such as community programs, residential care, social service programs, early childhood and family centres, recreation and leisure services, gerontology programs, group homes as well as any other settings that support prevention, intervention and treatment of addictions and/or mental illness.

 

Career Information

Graduates of the program can advance their employment as: an Addictions Crisis Worker, Withdrawal Management Counsellor, Addictions Counsellor, Substance Abuse Counsellor, Case Manager, Community Support Worker, Coordinator/ Psychogeriatric Case Manager, Counsellor/Group Facilitator, Mental Health Support Worker, Outreach Services Advisor, Rehabilitation Services Case Manager, Residential Care Worker, Youth Worker.

 

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Learning Outcomes
  1. Use a bio-psycho-spiritual framework when providing addictions and mental health services;
  2. Provide holistic, client-centred, gender-based, culturally relevant assessments and interventions to individuals, groups and families within social and cultural contexts across the lifespan;
  3. Integrate skills and knowledge from a range of frameworks and contexts in addictions, mental health and concurrent disorders to provide non-biased services to women and those from diverse and varied populations;
  4. Educate individuals, families, groups and the community regarding issues and approaches through knowledge translation, knowledge exchange and the dissemination of relevant and current research and practice via formal and informal education;
  5. Access, utilize and advocate for culturally informed community supports and services for individuals, families and the community;
  6. Actively participate in and contribute to, relevant networks, groups and organizations promoting development, improvement and advancement in the fields of addictions and mental health;
  7. Work collaboratively within inter-professional teams providing ethical, effective, timely, and coordinated holistic services;
  8. Practice ethical and responsible behaviour in all aspects of work;
  9. Use research results to design and implement client care and services with the participation and contribution of the client, their family, and the community;
  10. Proactively build collaborative relationships with Indigenous stakeholders to ensure culturally appropriate services.

 

Academic School

Program Coordinator:

Connie Smith

 

Admission Requirements

Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent
OR
Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the
College*
OR
Five years of work experience in the community services industry as judged by the College to be
equivalent*

Note:

*Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover letter that includes details of work
experience.

International Admission Equivalencies
Admission equivalencies for Fanshawe depends on your country of study. Please enter your location to see the requirements for your country below.
English Language Requirements

English Language Requirements

Test Score
TOEFL iBT 88
IELTS Academic Overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands
CAEL Overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands
PTE Academic 59
Cambridge English Overall score of 176 with no language skill less than 169
ESL4/GAP5 Minimum grade of 80% in Level 9, 75% in Level 10
Duolingo Overall score of 120, with no score lower than 105

 

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Post-Admission Requirements

Post-Admission Requirements

The following items are applicable to the program and are time sensitive.  Please refer to www.fanshawec.ca/preplacement for important information about preparing for placement by the due date.

  • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level "C" CPR)
  • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level "C" CPR)
  • Evidence of Good Health
  • Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening, including a check of the Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database
  • Placement Agreement

Courses

Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
BSCI-6031Fundamentals of Addictions3
This course will introduce students to substance-related and behavioural addictions as indicated in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Through the biopsychosocial and trauma informed lens, students will critically analyze different theories of addiction and current initiatives in field addiction services. The signs and symptoms of dependence, abuse, problematic, and occasional patterns of substance use will be addressed. Throughout the course, students will engage in self- reflection regarding their understanding of addictions with the aim to challenge one's own beliefs and assumptions.
BSCI-6032Fundamentals of Mental Health3
In this course, the bio-psycho-social perspective will be used to help students gain knowledge and understanding of concurrent mental health and substance abuse issues in our diverse society. The description, prevalence, causative factors, outcomes, and treatment of mental health disorders will be presented in relation to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual. Students will have opportunity to examine current legislation, policy and initiatives in Mental Health. Throughout the course, students will engage in self-reflection regarding their understanding of mental health with the aim to challenge one's own beliefs and assumptions.
BSCI-6033Professionalism in Person Centred Care3
The focus of this course will be on the role and responsibilities of an addiction and mental health worker. Guiding principles for ethical, legal and professional practice will be addressed in relation to case management and advocacy. Students will be introduced to the components of case management including rapport and relationship building skills, screening and assessment tools as well as a strength- based documentation format.
BSCI-6034Promotion & Prevention3
This course focusses on the understanding of the key elements of health and wellness in our clients and ourselves. Students will consider the different levels and approaches to prevention of addiction and mental health problems. Using Anti-oppressive practice principles, students will learn to analyze and implement prevention programs servicing diverse populations in a range of milieus.
BSCI-6035Social Justice: Equity & Diversity3
In this course students will engage in self- analysis while exploring issues of privilege, power and stigma as it relates to individuals, families, and communities challenged by addiction. Through an anti-oppressive framework, students will examine current local initiatives aimed to reduce systemic inequities in the field of addiction and/or mental health through the lens of social change and advocacy.
FLDP-6036Field Preparation1
This introductory field preparation course will prepare AMH students for Field Practicum in level 2. Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice professionalism, reflective practice, and self-assessment skills in preparation for Field Practicum. Students will identify personal and professional strengths and learning needs and prepare documentation needed for practicum matching and interviews. Students will analyze the Field Practicum course learning outcomes and review the preplacement requirements, roles and responsibilities of students while on Field Practicum.
RSCH-6013Lifespan Development3
Students will gain a greater understanding of human development across the lifespan by exploring the physical, cognitive, and social- emotional stages of development. Selected theoretical approaches will be investigated in order to understand factors contributing to addiction as well as the impact of addiction on human development.
RSCH-6014Capstone Project Development3
Serving as an introduction to capstone project course in level 2 of this program, students are introduced to several foundational concepts related to research literacy. This course provides the theory and skills required for direct application toward successful completion of capstone research projects in level 2. Key course components include an introduction to research ethics and design, how to search and evaluate for credible sources, basic skills for critiquing and reviewing the literature as well as developing a focused research question. Students will also be introduced to field placement practice.
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Tuition Summary

London

Canadian Costs
$3,898.28
Total Cost of Program
International Costs
$16,435.60
Total Cost of Program

*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.

 

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