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Graduate Certificate in Community and Health Services Navigation Cambrian College - Barrydowne Campus Cambrian College - Barrydowne Campus, Canada

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CAD 16333

Tuition Fee (CAD)

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CAD 95

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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84

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

As a navigator, you'll help people make sense of complex systems that can be confusing and frustrating. You’ll work from a person-centred and strength-based lens to help people navigate health care, mental health, addictions, social welfare, law and justice, developmental and educational settings.

You’ll learn how to...

  • Navigate complex systems 
  • Conduct assessments
  • Create care plans
  • Conduct care team meetings 
  • Create transition and discharge plans
  • Advocate for clients 
  • Use motivational interviewing 
  • Build your professional network 
  • Practice ethical decision making
  • Help clients understand professional jargon 
  • Provide both one-on-one and group support 
  • Provide support to different populations (e.g. youth, adults, older adults)
  • Apply principles of person-centred and strength-based care 
  • Recommend local and provincial resources
  • Practice self-care...and more!?

Fieldwork/Placement

  • 6 week field placement
  • You can complete your placement anywhere in Canada 
  • There's also an option to complete your placement 100% online
  • The program coordinator will work closely with you to help you find a placement 
  • The Capstone Project is an option instead of the placement if you already have field experience (see further below)
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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 84
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 61
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario College or equivalent. OR
  • Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the College to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all post-secondary transcripts must still be submitted).

6.5 IELTS Score
84 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
61 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16333

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 95

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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