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Addictions Support Worker Diploma

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Program Overview

The Addictions Support Worker program focuses on preparing graduates to be effective social services practitioners by acquiring the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to provide support to individuals, families, groups, and communities in need and who are seeking support from a variety of available assistance programs and services. This program is intended for people who are looking for a career in working to support individuals with addictions.

Contact our admissions team today or request information on upcoming program start dates.

Empower Lives, Inspire Change: Enriching Futures with WCC’s Addiction Support Worker Diploma Program. Equip yourself to aid individuals facing addiction across diverse community landscapes.

Job Opportunities

After completion of this program, the graduates will be able to work as:

Addiction Support Worker
Case aide – social services
Child and youth worker
Community rehabilitation worker
Development service worker
Family service worker
Group home worker

Peer support worker
Residential counsellor – group home
Social services worker
Street outreach worker
Streetworker – social services
Transition house worker – social services

Program Admission Requirements

Applicants for this program must provide the following:

A Criminal Record Check
A signed physician waiver confirming suitability to practice
A signed attestation of being free from addiction for at least three years
Proof of Grade 12 graduation or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or more)
Proof of language competence:

Domestic Students:

Grade 10 English
Successful Completion of English Language Proficiency Assessment Test conducted by the College (scoring 60% or more)

International Students:

IELTS: 5.5 or
TOEFL (paper): 550 or
TOEFL (CBT): 210 or
TOEFL (IBT): 79 or
Canadian Language Benchmark Test (CLB): 6
PTE Academic: 50 or
Cambridge: CAE or
Has earned a Grade 12 graduation diploma from in a system in which English is the official language, or
Successfully completed a pre-Intermediate certificate from a Language Canada accredited school or
Successful Completion of English Language Proficiency Assessment Test conducted by the College (scoring 60% or more)
Successful completion of 24-week ESL program at the College

Completion Requirements

Students need to pass all the courses with at least 60% marks and get a “Pass” from the supervisor in their skills course and practicum.

Additionally, students will be required to complete the following third-party certificates prior to graduation:

First Aid Level I
WHMIS
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Online Naloxone Training

Program Duration

1000 hours; 50 weeks

Delivery Method(s)

Indicate how the program is delivered

In-class instruction
Distance education
Combined delivery (both in-class and distance)

Course Outline

Course #	Title of Course/Work Experience Component	# of Hours
CSW01	Interpersonal Communication for Human Services	50
ADSW010	Addictions Fundamentals	50
ADSW020	Fundamentals for Addictions, Community and Social Service Workers	50
CSW08	Introduction to Psychology	50
ADSW030	Ethics Fundamentals for Addictions Workers	50
CSW14	Pharmacology & Medication Management	50
CSW15	Self-Care	40
ADSW013	Interview and Intake Procedures	60
CSW04	Report Writing in Social Services	40
ADSW050	Supporting the Families	50
CSW07	Mental Health Challenges	50
ADSW015	Behavior Analysis Techniques	40
ADSW060	Processes for Relapse Prevention	60
ADSW016	Addictions and High-Risk Populations	60
ADSW070	Addictions in Child and Youth Populations	60
CSW17	Professional Skills for Fieldwork	40
ADSW090	Work Experience	200
	TOTAL HOURS	1000

Please speak with Campus Representative if you need further information.

Fee Structure

#	PARTICULARS	FEE	REMARKS
1	Tuition	$8000	Domestic Students
2	Application Fee	$250
3	Text Books	$1000
4	Course Materials	$200

Total		$9,450
1	Tuition	$11500	International Students
2	Application Fee	$250
3	Text Books	$1000
4	Course Materials	$200

Total		$12,950

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Financial Assistance

Western Community College offers a variety of financial aid opportunities to ease students’ stress and allow them to focus on their studies. If you need extra support, we have flexible funding to accommodate all our students, no matter their financial situation.

BC Student Loan
In-house Financing
Student Line of Credit
Scholarships

Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.

Why Study at Western Community College

Installment-based, low tuition fee.
100% Practicum Placement
Weekday, weekend, and evening classes optionally available
Part-time or full-time class schedule
Free CLB preparation classes * Conditions Apply
Graduate employment rate: 97%

Admissions Contact Information

Mon – Sunday 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

Surrey Campus

+1 (604) 594-3500
info@wcc.ca

Abbotsford Campus

+1 (604) 776-1301
abbyinfo@wcc.ca

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