Child and Adolescent Mental Health Certificate

About this programme

Program availability varies by academic year. Refer to the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) for Domestic Students or OCAS International for the most up-to-date availability. Applications open in October prior to the next academic year. The Child and Adolescent Mental Health certificate will allow you to empower the youth in your care and help them transcend their challenges. And along the way, you will gain an understanding of common emotional and psychological issues, including autism. You will also develop an appreciation for the broader impact that poverty, discrimination, addiction, and violence have on individuals – and society as a whole. Working through case studies that promote self-care and cultural sensitivity, you will learn how to establish a strong foundation of trust and acceptance. You will also hone effective strategies for crisis intervention and conflict management. Finally, you will master critical techniques for working alongside parents and community agencies to achieve optimal outcomes. Complete this one-year program at your own pace. Individuals interested in studying part-time can be accommodated. Please contact the program assistant for more information about accommodations. Once registered into the program, students have five years to complete the program. Only courses taken within the five-year period may be applied towards the program certificate. For questions about being admitted into the program, please contact Northern College Admissions at admissions@northern.on.ca or by phone at 705-235-3211 ext. 7222.