Substance Use
The courses in this area can be taken on an individual basis or taken in order to complete the Substance Use Certificate, which is a 20-day (10 credit) program.
Courses are grounded in a harm-reduction approach. Sessions are led by experienced professionals with a focus on understanding substance use within a bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework; the application of current research and knowledge about interventions; and the exploration of social justice issues such as race, class, gender, poverty, and violence.
Who Should Take These Courses
This program will be of interest to management and staff of health, criminal justice, and social service agencies whose clients include people who are using substances.
Format (Learning Format/Structure)
These courses are delivered in a classroom setting with practical exercise components.
Courses
Some courses are available as online delivery. 
denotes online course.
Course Name | Course Code | Credits | Days |
AD400 | 1 | 2 | |
A Continuum of Care: Prevention to Harm Reduction - | AD401 | 1 | 2 |
All My Relations: Working with Aboriginal Clients in Substance Use Recovery | AD129 | .5 | 1 |
AD403 | 1 | 2 | |
EP308 | 1 | 2 | |
AD204 | 1 | 2 | |
AD405 | 1 | 2 | |
Compassion and Policy: the Hearth and Mind of Drug Policy Reform | AD408 | .5 | 1 |
AD410 | 1 | 2 | |
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Increasing our Understanding or | AD409 | .5 | 1 |
AD120 | 1.5 | 3 | |
AD407 | .5 | 1 | |
TS225 | 1 | 2 |
or In-ClassNote: 1 day is equivalent to 7 credit hours. A credit is comprised of 14 hours.
Books & Supplies
All course materials are provided with your tuition.
How to Register
To check current course availability, select the course name above. If you wish to register, follow the instructions on the course listing.
What is a Group Rate?
A group rate applies where three or more persons from the same organization register at the same time.
Last updated April 27, 2012
