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Bridging the gap between theory and practice.
For nearly twenty-five years McMaster has offered a comprehensive education to social service and health science professionals, and to those aspiring to begin a career in these fields. This is Canada's leading program on addiction and substance abuse treatment.
Program objectives
The Addiction Education programs were developed in partnership with the Faculty of Social Sciences to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills for working with people with addictions of various types. Courses are designed to help you:
understand addictions and approaches to intervention, including assessment, treatment, relapse prevention, case management and self-help
develop or enhance individual and group counselling techniques
explore specific needs of individuals and groups including, women, youth, the elderly, adult children of alcoholics, people with concurrent disorders or other disabilities, and people with gambling problems
This program requires a formal application.
Who should take this program
addiction and mental health workers
nurses
counsellors and social workers
law enforcement professionals
health and social service professionals
anyone aspiring to enter the above fields
Program delivery format
flexible course load - take as many or as few as you wish at once
online (self-study) and in-class delivery in Hamilton, Ontario (near Toronto)
monthly start dates for distance courses
applications accepted throughout the year
on-site contract training
McMaster's online course management system is called Avenue to Learn. If any portion of your course will be delivered or available online through Avenue to Learn, your instructor will notify you.
Online (Self-Study)
The registration deadline for online (self-study) courses is the 22nd prior to the month you plan to start. All online (self-study) courses begin on the 1st of the month.
In-Class
611-827 Introduction to Addiction
Sept 14, 15, Oct 5, 6 (4 full days)
611-828 Problem Management Skills for Helpers
Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30 Sept 19 to Dec 12
620-865 Older Canadians and Substance Abuse
Oct 19, 20, Nov 2, 3 (4 full days)
611-803 The Whole Person
Nov 16, 17, 30, Dec 1 (4 full days)
Spring/Summer 2013 Schedule
2013-2014 Course Schedule now available (subject to change)
Professional Development Training
McMaster can deliver customized addiction workshops to meet your organization's specific needs either at our Hamilton, Ontario facility or at any location across Canada.