Addiction Counselling Skills Award of Achievement
Overview
Specialized knowledge and skills for social services workers and other professionals in helping roles to better support clients living with addictions.| Tuition | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credential | Award of Achievement |
| Length | 2 years |
| Hours | N/A |
| Delivery | N/A |
| Campus | Downtown |
| Start Dates |
What to expect
What you will learn
- Apply trauma informed practice in the addictions counselling context
- Consider the impacts of historic and systemic oppression on individuals
- Navigate various models of addiction care to support unique client needs
- Apply appropriate counselling techniques when working with people with addictions
- Practice self awareness to support ethical conduct and self-care in the helping relationship
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
This program is part-time and courses are offered in the evening. This program can be completed in 4 months. Maximum time for completion is 2 years.
Admission Requirement
Program-specific
Prior education and/or minimum 1 year work or volunteer experience in the social services field, to be assessed by the department.Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.
Recommended Characteristics
- Basic computer skills
- Familiarity and comfort with basic research skills
- Ability to give, receive and incorporate feedback
- Maturity, emotional stability and a suitability to work in a helping role
- Resilience when confronted with difficult or opposing perspectives
- A sufficient level of self-awareness and personal and professional development to be able to attend to another person
- Willingness to work respectfully with people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- An interest in helping people and willingness to work in support positions in community settings
Program Availability
Not currently available.
Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CNSK 1602 | Foundations of Trauma and Resiliency Informed Practice | 0 |
| CNSK 1603 | Care Models and Modalities for Addiction Treatment | 0 |
| CNSK 1604 | Addiction Counselling Skills | 0 |
This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and Costs
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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How to Apply
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Fill out a PDF form and mail to:
VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5
Contact us
Advising services
Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca
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