
Professional Associations
All addiction education courses offered by the Centre for Continuing Education have been approved for a specified number of education hours by the Canadian Association of Rehabilitation Professionals and the Canadian Addiction Counsellor Certification Federation. The designations issued by professional associations can further enhance your career potential.
Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada
Each of the courses is recognized for 33 hours of continuing professional development education to maintain the RRP designation through the Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada.
Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF)
81 Bruce Street, Unit C, Kitchener, ON N2B 1Y7 (866) 624-1911
Email CACCF
All courses in the Addiction Education Program are approved for a specified number of continuing education hours through the CACCF.
Canadian Problem Gambling Certification Board
11500 Tecumseh Rd. E., Box 22009,
Windsor, ON N8N 5G6
519-739-2465
cpgcb@bellnet.ca
611-121/421 Working with Problem Gambling is approved by the Canadian Problem Gambling Certification Board for 30 specific hours of continuing education.
In all cases, students register with CCE at the course level (i.e. when registering in a course offered by CCE). In most cases, students must also register at the program level with the association or institute.
It is the responsibility of the students to comply with the program admission and course requirements of the professional association or institute. Each organization has its own requirements regarding application, admission, program and membership. Students should contact the organization for detailed information concerning their program.
Students who wish to pursue a McMaster University Certificate or Diploma, in conjunction with their external designation, should contact the Centre for Continuing Education.
