Substance Use Certificate

Management and staff of health, criminal justice, and social service agencies whose clients include people who are using substances.

You will gain an understanding of the key concepts, policy, and intervention models that guide the prevention, assessment, and treatment of substance use. Specific assessment and treatment approaches, including motivational interviewing, are covered in depth.

Through class discussion, you will develop approaches to substance use issues that can be applied to a range of settings. You will come away with a clearer understanding of your own values and practice framework.

These courses can be taken individually or as part of the Substance Use Certificate.

To take individual courses, please contact the Susan Forest, Program Coordinator, at 604.528.5711 or counselling@jibc.ca   All courses can also be customized for your organization, agency, or group.

Participants must complete the courses within a two-year period. Full attendance is required.

Required Courses (10 credits)

Some courses are available as online delivery. 
 denotes online course.

 ^{Note: 1 day is equivalent to 7 credit hours.  A credit is comprised of 14 hours.}

Single courses in the Certificate Program are available for individual enrollment on a space-available basis.

Participants also need to complete a final assignment within six weeks of completing the final course.

Non-refundable Certificate Application Fee: $75 (effective 04/01/11)

The total cost to complete at our New Westminster campus: $2,760.

Course manuals are supplied when you attend class, and if purchase of books or other materials are required you will be advised of the details when you register.

The courses and certificate are open to anyone. There are no formal requirements for admission.

• We recommend that you apply at least two months before the certificate begins. Once an applicant is accepted, we suggest registering at least one month before the classes begin as the number of seats is limited.

• Submit your completed application form, along with your resume, a work letter of reference and the $75 non-refundable application fee via fax, mail or email.

  Mail to:
  Justice Institute of BC
  Centre for Counselling & Community Safety
  715 McBride Boulevard, New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4

• Once your application has been approved, please register directly with the Student Services Centre at 604.528.5590 or register@jibc.ca.

To check current course availability, select the course name above. If you wish to register, follow the instructions on the course listing.