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Graduate Certificate in Concurrent Disorders and Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and Disability Management (Bundle Program) Mohawk College - Fennell Campus Mohawk College - Fennell Campus, Canada

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CAD 18528

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Concurrent Disorders

Recently, there has been increasing recognition of the unique needs of people who live with concurrent disorders in the helping professions. Co-occurring substance use and mental health problems present challenges for people in accessing comprehensive support and services. Most promising practices in social and health service agencies include integrated treatment approaches that are based on processes of empowerment that complement a person-centred model of wellness and health. Similarly, stakeholders locally and provincially, have acknowledged the need for employees with an understanding of people who live with concurrent disorders as well as supports, resources, and evidence based approaches.

Program Highlights

  • Building on your previous academic work, you will incorporate specialized knowledge and skills to provide support to individuals with concurrent mental health and substance abuse issues.

What you'll learn

  • Understand concurrent disorders and their impact on individuals and families.
  • Gain an understanding of treatment modalities utilized in treating concurrent disorders.
  • Develop an understanding of substance abuse, mental illness and the use of drugs.
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI)
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

 Mental Health and Disability Management

Support clients with dual diagnoses across the lifespan through the use of intervention strategies, research or policy development.

What you’ll learn

  • Learn about mental health and disability separately in Semester 1 and how clients present with complex conditions as part of dual diagnoses in Semester 2.
  • Practice intervention strategies appropriate for clients and families.
  • Engage in simulation exercises that build awareness and empathy.
  • Develop knowledge translation skills to successfully work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Work directly with clients or behind the scenes through research or policy development.
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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a two-year College diploma or University degree.
  • Preference given to applicants with a diploma or degree in Human Services.

6.5 IELTS Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

18528

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100

Application Fee
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12000 Per year

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