Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and Disability Management and Graduate Certificate in Concurrent Disorders (Bundle Program) Mohawk College - Fennell Campus, Canada

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and Disability Management
Program Highlights

• First program in Ontario to focus on Mental Health and Disability Management.
• Flexible learning available based on 2 program delivery options.

 What you’ll learn

• Learn about mental health and disability separately in Semester 1 and how clients present with complex conditions as part of dual diagnoses in Semester 2.
• Practice intervention strategies appropriate for clients and families.
• Engage in simulation exercises that build awareness and empathy.
• Develop knowledge translation skills to successfully work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Work directly with clients or behind the scenes through research or policy development.

Graduate Certificate in Concurrent Disorders
Recently, there has been increasing recognition of the unique needs of people who live with concurrent disorders in the helping professions. Co-occurring substance use and mental health problems present challenges for people in accessing comprehensive support and services. Most promising practices in social and health service agencies include integrated treatment approaches that are based on processes of empowerment that complement a person-centred model of wellness and health. Similarly, stakeholders locally and provincially, have acknowledged the need for employees with an understanding of people who live with concurrent disorders as well as supports, resources, and evidence based approaches.

Program Highlights

• Building on your previous academic work, you will incorporate specialized knowledge and skills to provide support to individuals with concurrent mental health and substance use issues.

What you'll learn

• Understand concurrent disorders and their impact on individuals and families.
• Gain an understanding of treatment modalities utilized in treating concurrent disorders.
• Develop an understanding of substance use, mental illness and the use of drugs.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI)
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)