Diploma in Addictions Counselling

Medicine Hat College

Canada,Alberta

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 21,296/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 125

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Canada, Alberta

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1965

Total Students: 8,890 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

299 College Drive Southeast, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Diploma in Addictions Counselling

Program Overview

The journey to recovery from addiction requires the support of trained counsellors who understand neurological reward systems, the importance of community supports, and Indigenous ways of healing. The two-year Addictions Counselling Diploma program prepares learners for a career in the addiction field. This program integrates theory and practical skills in assessment, treatment, prevention, and relapse so that learners are equipped to work in counselling settings with individuals, families, groups, and communities. 


Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply addictions counselling skills and interventions that are grounded in theory, research, and best practices.
  • Assess needs and resources at the individual and community level.
  • Appreciate client diversity and the impact of cultural, socio-economic, political, and historical factors in counselling practice.
  • Operate safely within the professional practice parameters defined by legislation and their employment agency.
  • Adhere to the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation’s Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures.
  • Develop healthy practices and demonstrate personal wellness and readiness for professional practice.
  • Accept legal, ethical, and moral responsibility, and maintain professional accountability for their actions.