About Mental Health And Addiction Worker in Canadore College
Health professionals with training in mental health and addictions are highly sought after. Prepare for a meaningful career in this in-demand field. You will train to work in mental health and addiction-specific settings, including a broad spectrum of social and health agencies. Learn in class and in the field, through simulation and group learning, under the skilled instruction of our professors. The College collaborates with agencies across the province and with local institutions for experiential and placement opportunities.
Your Future Career
- Addiction treatment centres and prevention programs
- Mental health facilities
- Hospitals
- Correctional facilities
- Recovery or rehabilitation homes
What You Learn
- Foundations of psychology and sociology
- Crisis intervention
- Recovery strategies and relapse prevention
- Abnormal psychology
- Dynamics of chemical dependency
- Fundamentals of pharmacology
Additional Option: Mental Health and Addiction Worker Intensive (accelerated):
Prepare for frontline practice as a health professional in social and health agencies in this highly collaborative and experiential program. Available to applicants with a University degree in a related field, and internal graduates from a related program (e.g., IWAP, CJS, SSW).
Academic qualification equivalents
- Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
- All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
English language requirements (one of the below):
IELTS: You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent accepted English language proficiency test to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college.
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence.
TOEFL iBT : 60 - 90
PTE: 40 - 65
Canadore College Highlights
| Type of College |
Public |
| Establishment Year |
1972 |
| Number of Campuses |
4 |
| Mode of Instruction |
Campus, Hybrid, and Online |
| International Intake |
150+ |
| Test Scores Accepted |
TOEFL, IELTS |
| Medium of Instruction |
English |
Canadore College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Course |
Tuition Fee/year (in USD) |
| Business Management |
10712.54 |
| Civil Engineering (3 year diploma) |
10712.54 |
| Environmental Management(PG) |
13701.37 |
| Supply Chain Management(PG) |
10411 |
Other Expenses
| Particulars |
Estimated Cost(in USD) |
| On-Campus residence(North Bay) |
8,700 - 10,500 |
| Of-campus residence |
12,500 - 14,500 |
| Books and Supplies |
1000 -3000 |
| Personal Expenses(per week) |
200 - 800 |
