This program is approved by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
This diploma program prepares you to effectively manage the administrative and implementation responsibilities of a wide variety of mental health programs and services for individuals. This program is intended for people who are looking for a career in mental health support work, assisting people with personal and social issues.
Upon completion of this program, students will seek career opportunities as:
Course No. | Course Name | Minimum Course Hours |
---|---|---|
BCA100 |
Business Computer Applications |
20 hours |
SSCSW100 |
Social Service Work Fundamentals |
20 hours |
SSCSW101 |
Psychology Fundamentals |
80 hours |
SSCSW102 |
Mental Health Fundamentals |
80 hours |
SSCSW103 |
Addiction Fundamentals |
60 hours |
SSCSW104 |
Ethics Fundamentals |
40 hours |
SSCSW105 |
Self-Care Planning |
20 hours |
SSCSW106 |
Resourcese, Referrals & Networking |
20 hours |
CS100 |
Career and Employment Strategies |
20 hours |
FST |
Food Safety Certification
|
4 hours |
SFA |
First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification |
16 hours |
SSCSW107 |
Interviewing Skills |
80 hours |
SSCSW108 |
Writing for Social Services |
40 hours |
SSCSW109 |
Family Studies |
40 hours |
SSCSW110 |
Populations at High Risk |
31 hours |
NLX |
Naloxone Certification |
1 hours |
NVCI |
Non-Violent Crisis Interventions (NVCI Certification) |
8 hours |
SSCSW111 |
Practicum |
100 hours |
Program Total
|
32 weeks |
680 hrs |
Total Program Hours | 680 |
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Total Program Length (weeks) | 32 |