Concurrent Disorders Core

Intended Audience:

This course is open to all interested in learning more about concurrent disorders.

Date and Time:

Please see dates below

Course Duration:

12-week online course

Cost:

$695 Registration Fee; $347.50 CAMH Staff

Contact Phone Number:

Please email

Contact Email:

courses.help@camh.ca

Course Requirements and Prerequisites

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:

• Fundamentals of Mental Health
• Fundamentals of Addiction
• Mental Health and Addiction 101 tutorials

To receive a certificate of completion for the Concurrent Disorders Certificate Program, you must:

• 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. The Concurrent Disorders Core Course must be taken first and then you will need to complete only two electives (listed below):

• Basic Pharmacology in Mental Health and Substance Use 
• Collaborating with Families Affected by Concurrent Disorders 
• Interactions Between Psychiatric Medications and Substances of Abuse 
• Legal Issues in Mental Health Care in Ontario
• Motivational Interviewing (MI) Introduction and Application course (online)
• Recovery-Oriented Approach

Course Overview

The Concurrent Disorders Core Course is the foundation of the Concurrent Disorders Certificate Program. This online learning experience is designed to help participants gain skills and knowledge to better identify, assess and provide treatment to people with concurrent disorders. This thirteen-week course consists of twelve modules. The timeline is one module per week, with a one-week break at the halfway point. The course includes various instructional activities, such as case scenarios, interactive review questions, individual activities and group discussion.

Required texts (not included in course fee): Treating Concurrent Disorders: A Guide for Counsellors

You can purchase this book by going to the following link below:

store.camh.ca

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

• identify the relationship between concurrent mental illness 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 disorders
• 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.

Delivery Method

Online

Course requirements:

• allocate a minimum of three to five hours per week to review module content, contribute to small-group and class discussions and participate in the weekly activities
• contribute at least one original message to the learning community and at least one response to other learners (note: remember that online messages can come across differently than face-to-face conversation; it is import to be aware of tone and language use when posting messages)
• complete the end-of-course course evaluation

Please note: This course is interactive and depends on the participation of everyone. Each week, participants will be required to post on discussion boards and respond to one another. This type of learning relies on people to log in regularly and post timely responses in order to be effective for everyone.

Please note: This course requires you to use an internet browser, but the system does not support Microsoft Internet Explorer. Do not use that to access the course. Instead, use one of the following:

• Apple Safari
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox

For more details, please read the browser and compatibility support page.

Certification and Accreditation

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.

Affiliation and Partnerships

University of Toronto

Register

Next course will be February 2022

Registration will open this fall

Please review the cancellation policy.