The Addictions and Community Services Worker Diploma Program has been designed to prepare students for a position in any facility that deals with alcohol and substance abuse clients. The program gives students the theoretical and practical skills to work in high-pressure environments. Students also learn conflict resolution skills, health information regarding drug and substance abuse, prevention and treatment planning.
Addictions Workers hold professional and paraprofessional jobs in a diverse range of settings such as child, youth and family social service agencies, and programs concerned specifically with alcoholism, drug abuse, family violence and the aged. Additional work environments may include group homes, correctional and community mental health centres, and facilities for the physically and developmentally handicapped. |
University Canada West operates under the authority of the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development, on recommendation of the Degree Quality Assessment Board. The term "university" is used under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education, Government of British Columbia, Canada, effective August 9, 2004, having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. |
