Extended Education

Fundamentals of Addiction (ADDC 100)

This online course provides participants with foundational knowledge necessary for understanding the field of addictions, specifically relating to alcohol, other drugs and gambling. This virtual course provides fundamental knowledge common to specific focus areas within the addictions field, such as an Addictions Framework, Determinants of Health, Process Addictions, appropriate Interventions and Recovery Management for Specific Populations. The course provides an introduction and a base on which to build further knowledge and skills.

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    Course length

    9 contact hours

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    Format

    Synchronous online

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    Course fees

    $225 plus GST
    Pricing subject to change without notice

Course details

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to understand:

  • overview of Addictions, alcohol, drug use, and gambling activities in Canadian society
  • theories of causation and current models for treatment and prevention
  • prevalence of alcohol and other drug use and misuse, gambling and problem gambling activity in Canada
  • overview of the formal addiction treatment system in Canada
  • components for successful treatment planning and continuum of treatment services available in Canada
  • ongoing processes for making and maintaining behaviour change

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Extended Education
185 Extended Education Complex
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

extended@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8800
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