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Course Description

Addiction touches many lives, impacting not only the individual, but also their family, their workplace and their community. In this course, you will review theories on addiction, the stages of addiction, as well as prevention methods and treatment.

This course will provide first responders with the knowledge of addiction required to enhance their working relationships with people with addictions of various types. It will also provide learners with opportunities for personal assessment of addictive behaviour, and to enhance daily mindfulness with respect to addiction warning signs. You will be introduced to frameworks for practice in mental health and addictions, including values, philosophies, and multicultural and indigenous perspectives, as well as current trends, issues and available community resources.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Introduction to Addictions
Type
Self-paced within deadlines
Dates
Jan 13, 2026 to Mar 23, 2026
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
  • Online
Course Fee(s)
Fee $650.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 08, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 08, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jan 13, 2026 to Mar 23, 2026
Instructors
Section Title
Introduction to Addictions
Type
Self-paced within deadlines
Dates
May 05, 2026 to Jul 13, 2026
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
  • Online
Course Fee(s)
Fee $650.00
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
May 05, 2026 to Jul 13, 2026
Instructors
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