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| School | Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Prince Albert Campus) | | |
| Location | Prince Albert, SK, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 18,425
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
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| Length | 80 Week(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | Grade 12 with English Language Arts A30 and English Language Arts B30 and English Language Requirement. Satisfactory assessment for chemical dependency (the assessment is made up of two parts: evaluation of the assessment and interpretation of results, satisfactory Criminal Record Check. | | |
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| Description | It takes emotional maturity, good people skills and a strong sense of self to become an addictions counsellor. If you’re interested, the Addictions Counselling program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic will provide the training you need. The program is also the first in Canada to integrate mental health, addictions and First Nations philosophy. Extensive training hours and experiential learning qualify you for jobs with community-based agencies, health authorities, non-profit organizations, school systems and private companies. Look for a position as a treatment counsellor, addictions educator, group home worker, case manager or employee/family assistance counsellor.
Addictions Counselling is a two-year diploma program offered at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus, and online. You’ll study cross-cultural and gender issues, gambling, pharmacology, drug abuse history in communities, prevention strategies and more. | | |
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