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Certificate in Addictions Recovery Practitioner

Canada

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What will I learn?

The Addictions Recovery Practitioner post-diploma certificate program provides health and human services professionals with the knowledge and skills to work with clients experiencing substance use and concurrent disorders. The program is offered in a flexible combination of online courses and live classroom instruction on evenings and weekends.

The program emphasizes acquisition of applied skills and best practices in direct client care, advocacy, ethics, and work with families and communities. The program builds upon students’ previous training and experience, and graduates are equipped to meet client and employer needs in a range of relevant settings.

Career opportunities

The Addictions Recovery Practitioner program will provide a viable career pathway for those entering the field of addictions. Graduates may pursue further education at the bachelor’s and master’s level, in areas such as social work, addictions, mental health, program administration, management, and research.

Most employers in this field require excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Recognition of international education to meet employment qualifications will vary based on employer.

Which department am I in?

NorQuest College

Study options

Full Time (2 terms)

Tuition fees
CAD$17,790.30 (US$ 13,068) per year
Fees estimate: CAN $2,099.25

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

3 September 2024

Venue

NorQuest College

10215 108 Street NW,

EDMONTON,

Alberta (AB),

T5J 1L6, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Post-secondary diploma or degree in health, human services, or social sciences; or

Active licensure in Canada with a health or human services governing body

ELP Requirements

IELTS Academic: 6.5; no section score below 6

TOEFL iBT: 84; no section score below 21

CAEL: 70; no section score below 70

Cambridge English Language Assessment: 180+, no section score below 165

PTE Academic: 59, no section score below 56

Duolingo: 115

minimum of: 80% in ESLS 8000 or ESLS 8100, and 80% in ESLW 8000 or ESLW 8100; or 50% in ESLG 1898 and ESLG 1899; 50% in ESLG 1860 and ESLG 1861

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About NorQuest College

Students can choose certificate or diploma programs covering areas such as health, business, environmental technology, and community studies.

  • Located in Edmonton, Alberta’s capital city
  • Over 60 per cent of students were born outside of Canada
  • Large number of scholarships are offered
  • Many courses include work-integrated learning

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