Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Addictions Worker Intensive (Accelerated)

at Canadore College - College Drive Campus Canada

Graduates of any Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Arts program can complete this hands-on, intensive program in one year.  Expand your knowledge and skill set working in real-world settings. A 210-hour field placement gives you a practical application for your training with the possibility of securing permanent employment. This program is designed in collaboration with Nipissing University’s Faculty of Education.

What You Learn

• Child development
• Infant, toddler, and school-aged curricula
• Language, literacy, and speech disorders
• Health, safety and nutrition
• Children's math and science
• Special education
• Introduction to psychology and sociology

Enhance your knowledge of necessary trades that are required to be successful in the world of theatre, television and film by enrolling into this fast-paced program. Students will be working under the professionals who are currently working in the industry and also they will be having the opportunities to at in Digital Cinematography student movies. 

The Three years Advanced Diploma in Acting for Stage and Screen program allows students to take part in one or more live productions. Within which understudies are able to learn and develop their knowledge on acting and scene study, creative writing, film and television performance, movement, voice, speech and singing and many other skills. 

Consequently, after successfully completing the program graduates may find their employment in theatre, film and television, radio, commercials, and voice-overs.

On the off chance that you are planning to climb the corporate ladder or to start a new career in business, accounting or finance field, then Canadore’s College Accounting program is best suitable for you. The program helps you to enhance and develop the skills which are required in the area of field. Topics like management accounting, corporate finance, economics, taxation, financial management and spreadsheet modeling are been taught in the program to develop the skills necessary. Graduates upon successful completion may seek their future career in administrative accounting finance, banking and finance, financial planning, government agencies, and private, public and retail positions too.

This 10-month intensive program is intended for graduates of university degree programs in the Humanities or Social Sciences or diploma programs in a related human services field. [Mental Health and Addictions, Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Services Worker, Nursing, Gerontology, Early Childhood Education, Recreation, Community and Justice Services or others to be determined by the Program Co-ordinator.]

Applicants must have completed 40 hours of direct experience with clients in a social agency. 

Following the eight-month in-class portion, students will have a two-month field placement opportunity in a community agency.

The ecological segment is developing and there is a rise of new "green" employments - locally, broadly and all inclusive. Experts are expected to manage environmental change issues, land reclamation, water preservation, water the board, and other manageability concerns. This program offers you the chance to take in hands-on from experienced educators in the lab and in the field, and addition the aptitudes you have to dispatch an energizing and applicable profession. 

Graduates enrolled in the program will enhance their knowledge on the topics of microbiology and toxicology, biology and chemistry, environmental monitoring, drinking water provincial certification, earth science and ecology, applied geomatics, benthos bio-monitoring provincial certification and more. Students may seek their career opportunities in the area of government agencies and ministries, energy sector, natural resources, private corporations, water agencies, conservation authorities and others relevant to the field.

Advance your education with this specialized environmental training designed to complement your previous training and improve your employability skills. This Graduate Certificate program is hands-on, with a large portion of the training happening in the field – the living lab. Join this trending career field and help manage a changing planet.

What You Learn:

• Field sampling techniques
• Drinking water certification
• GPS/GIS training
• Resource management
• Environmental auditing and analysis
• Applied geomatics
• Risk assessment
• Environmental technology

Train hands-on for this in-demand career field and gain the skills necessary to work with Canada's aging population. As the baby boomer generation ages, there is an increased demand for caring professionals with knowledge and expertise in aging. This program will teach you the skills and knowledge required by social service workers to assist older adults in maintaining their independence and enhance their quality of life.

What You Learn

• Gerontology 
• Mental health across the lifespan
• Leisure, recreation and health promotion 
• Canada's First Peoples
• Family dynamics
• Therapeutic case management
• Interpersonal skills related to death and bereavement

Note: Graduates may apply to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

Obtain the knowledge you need to make an informed program choice, and the necessary skills and prerequisites to start your academic career in the health sector. This program will prepare you for further college studies in the health sciences sector. 

Graduates of this program are prepared to meet the eligibility requirements for a number of Canadore College programs including: Practical Nursing, Biotechnology Technologist, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant, and Environment Technician - Protection and Compliance

What You Learn

• Human biology
• Chemistry
• Communications
• Mathematics
• Psychology
• Critical thinking and reasoning

Start your career in the emerging field of genomics. This program integrates molecular and cellular-based strategies to study the structure, function and regulation of an individual's genomic legacy. Learn to apply techniques such as genotyping and next generation sequencing to unlock the power of the genome. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the pathogenesis of diseases and learning how genetic variation interacts with an individual's environment, nutrition, and lifestyle. Canadore’s new innovative genomics laboratory is equipped with some of the most leading-edge technology in Canada including two DNA sequencers that provide the capacity for research in areas such as pharmacology, addictions, and disease prevention.

What You Will Learn:

• Genetic Profiles/Signatures
• Next Generation Sequencing
• Applied Molecular Genetics
• Cellular Metabolism (Micronutrients)
• Nutrigenomics
• Pharmacogenetics and Toxicogenetics

Prepare for a meaningful career as a Registered Nurse. Learn about the complexity of nursing in a modern healthcare environment. Training is student-centred and interprofessional, and  professors work with partners in the community to provide students with diverse, real-world experiences. Gain the skills, knowledge and leadership necessary to succeed in this relevant career field. Graduates will be eligible to write the nurse registration examination, and upon successful completion, can apply for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and will be able to practise as beginning professionals in a variety of clinical settings.

What You Learn

• Nursing theory and practice
• Human anatomy and physiology
• Nursing in specialized settings
• Pharmacology
• Research and statistics
• Nursing leadership