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Diploma of Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker
- Edmonton, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A two-year diploma preparing students for entry-level mental health and addiction support roles.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
- Communicate effectively
- And evaluate evidence-based practice.
Career outcomes
- Mental health and addiction support worker
- Recovery support worker
- Outreach worker
- Mental health navigator
- Mental health aide
- Addiction treatment program aide
- Recovery coach
- Crisis response worker
- Housing support worker
- Further study toward counselling or psychotherapy designation
Curriculum
- Twenty courses over four terms: human services relationships
- Fundamentals of mental health and addiction
- Recovery-oriented skills I and II
- Ethics and legislation
- Psychopharmacology
- Community connections
- Indigenous studies
- Supporting vulnerable populations
- Plus practicum seminar and a 150-hour practicum.
Entry requirements
Academic
- English Language Arts: 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 50% in ESLG 1860 65% in ESLG 1898 OR free academic assessment accepted [email protected] to meet with an advisor.
Accepted academic background
Alberta high school diploma or equivalent as assessed by NorQuest, Or the free academic assessment / equivalencies. Typical requirements: English Language Arts 30-1/30-2 at 50-70% (or ESLG 1860/1898 equivalents) plus, For some programmes, Mathematics (50-65%) and Biology 30 (50-60%). Pharmacy Technician also needs the NorQuest arithmetic assessment, Practical Nurse requires ELA 30-1 60% or 30-2 70%, Mathematics and Biology.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 84
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 115
- Cambridge 180
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Review the program-specific admission requirements and current international application dates. Complete the online application to NorQuest College and provide the requested academic documents and identification. Pay the application fee and
- After admission
- The applicable international tuition deposit. Fulfil any remaining admission conditions and arrange the appropriate study permit if required.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,435 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $155 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Edmonton Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Community Studies |
| Department | Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | International students are eligible for NorQuest awards and bursaries (institution-wide scholarships and bursaries page), Not programme-specific |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
9 Jun 2027
207 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 9 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,435 CAD per year. The application fee is $155 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 84, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 115, Cambridge 180.