Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Addictions Community Outreach in Kentville Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
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Kentville Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,387.76)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Addictions community outreach specialists assist people, families, and communities impacted by substance abuse and compulsive behaviors. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized intervention plans for addiction treatment in community environments.
The program covers:
Physical, psychological, and societal consequences of risky behaviors, Methods for evaluating addiction cases
Emergency response techniques and trauma-sensitive care principles, Wellness education and hands-on intervention strategies
Enhancing innovative solution-finding abilities, Various addiction support services available
The relationship between co-occurring mental health conditions and substance abuse
Professional opportunities
Alumni find positions in addiction-focused facilities including rehabilitation centers, harm reduction programs, opioid treatment clinics, and specialized service providers.
Graduates secure roles in supportive housing, emergency shelters, and residential care facilities where addiction expertise complements broader social service objectives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Diploma or undergraduate degree in a social science or health and human services field
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690