• identify the relationship between concurrent mental health and substance use problems
• describe the impact of concurrent disorders on clients, families, health care practitioners and society
• identify common attitudes, beliefs and values clinicians may hold about concurrent disorders
• summarize different strategies for combating the stigma associated with having a concurrent disorder
• explain the benefits of providing an integrated treatment approach for concurrent disorderd
• identify the components and special considerations for comprehensive screening and assessment of concurrent disorders
• outline the best practices for the treatment and support of clients with concurrent disorders

• Admission, Discharge and Assessment Tools (ADAT)
• Basic Pharmacology in Mental Health and Substance Use
• Collaborating with Families Affected by Concurrent Disorders
• Integrating a Concurrent Disorders Approach into Withdrawal Management
• Interactions Between Psychiatric Medications and Substances of Abuse
• Legal Issues in Mental Health Care in Ontario
• Motivational Interviewing Introduction Course
• Youth & Drugs and Mental Health

​$650  Registration Fee

$300 CAMH Staff

Refunds for advance (prior to start date) cancellation will be subject to an administrative fee of $50.00.

​This program requires the completion of a core course followed by two electives, plus a learning contract assignment (details will be provided at the start of the core course). 

While there are no specific prerequisites for this program, participants are strongly encouraged to have some background in either mental health or addictions. Some possible preparatory courses and tutorials include:

• successfully complete the Concurrent Disorders Core Course
• successfully complete two elective courses within a four-year period after starting the core course complete all components of the certificate program’s practice integration plan activity
• submit a written request to graduate, listing the specific courses you have completed to meet the requirements for a certificate.

Electives must be taken within a four-year period after completing the core course; any courses taken prior to the core program will not count toward the certificate. Participants will need to either re-take those courses or select electives that they have not previously taken.

Electives must be taken within a four-year period after completing the core course; any courses taken prior to the core program will not count toward the certificate. Participants will need to either re-take those courses or select electives that they have not previously taken.

• Admission, Discharge and Assessment Tools (ADAT)
• Basic Pharmacology in Mental Health and Substance Use
• Collaborating with Families Affected by Concurrent Disorders
• Integrating a Concurrent Disorders Approach into Withdrawal Management
• Interactions Between Psychiatric Medications and Substances of Abuse
• Legal Issues in Mental Health Care in Ontario
• Motivational Interviewing Introduction Course
• Youth & Drugs and Mental Health

​This has been approved as a “Certificate of Completion” program by the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.

Required texts (not included in course fee):

Treating Concurrent Disorders: A Guide for Counsellors

To purchase texts:
Online: http://store.camh.net  or by telephone: 1-800-661-1111 or 416-595-6059

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Fall 2013

Refunds for advance (prior to start date) cancellation will be subject to an administrative fee of $50.00.

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