Diploma in Addictions Counselling

Medicine Hat College

Earn your Addictions Counselling diploma at Medicine Hat College. 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.

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