Prepare for frontline practice as a health professional in social and health agencies inthis highly collaborative and experiential program. Specific topics include interviewing and counselling, crisis intervention, and recovery strategies. Main themes includetrauma-informed practice and concurrent disorders. In-class training is followed by a 420-hour community placement and online seminar.

Available for applicants with a University degree in a related field, and internal graduates from a related program (e.g., IWAP, CJS, SSW).

• International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 5.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 60] or DuoLingo or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 525] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 55]

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements(pdf).

Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement:

Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts. View placement requirements here.

Recommended Certifications:

• Standard First Aid and CPR/AED – level C or Basic Life Support (BLS/HCP)

Certifications Included:

• ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
• NVCI- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• GPA – Gentle Persuasive Approach
• Naloxone Training