About Mental Health Recovery Practitioner in Norquest Collage

Overview

This post-diploma certificate provides health and human services professionals with the knowledge and skills to work with clients experiencing mental health and concurrent disorders.

The program emphasizes acquisition of applied skills and best practices in direct client care, advocacy, ethics, and work with families and communities. A key component of the program is work in labs and practicum. The program builds upon students’ previous training and experience, and graduates are equipped to meet client and employer needs in a range of relevant settings.

Further Opportunities

Explore all the possibilities your future holds with a NorQuest education.

Laddering Opportunities

Upon completion of this program, you can continue your studies by taking one additional semester to receive certification in the Addictions Recovery Practitioner program.

Laddering opportunities are being explored for related diploma and degree programs within Alberta and across Canada.

Further Education Opportunities

See the Addictions Recovery Practitioner program.

Career Potential

The Mental Health Recovery Practitioner program will provide a viable career pathway for those entering the mental health field. Graduates of the Mental Health Recovery Practitioner program may pursue further education at the bachelor’s and master’s level, in areas such as social work, addictions, mental health, program administration, management and/or research.

• Most employers in this field require excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Recognition of international education to meet employment qualifications will vary based on employer.

For more information on related careers see:

• ALIS OCCinfo occupational profiles

You may find other related occupations by searching for mental health, social work, occupational therapy, etc.

Academic qualification equivalents

• 50% in Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 or 65% in Mathematics 20-1 or Mathematics 20-2 or equivalent

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :       Academic: 6; no section score below 5.5
• TOEFL    :       71

Norquest Collage Highlights

NorQuest College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Student Annual Estimated Cost of Attendance 2019/2020

*Fee depends exactly on the programs you choose

NorQuest College Application Process

Application Portal: Online

Application Fee: 95 CAD (national students); 105 CAD (international students)

Application deadline: The international students whose study plans have been affected by COVID-19 can start their studies from Fall 2020 to Winter 2021 within the same program. The deferral deadline is July 15, 2020.

Supporting documents:

• TOEFL - iBT: 71
• CELPIP General: 7
• CAEL: 60
• ESLS 7000 or ESLS 7100 (or ESLG 2101) should have a minimum 80 per cent
• ESLW 7000 or ESLW 7100 (or ESLG 2103) should have a minimum 80 per cent
• IELTS (Academic) - 6.
• TFI - 785
• High school/college GPA of entering students (Both UG and PG): 2.75
• Personalized of SOP, LOR required
• Immunization certificate
• CV/Resume
• Job experience in years if any
• Visa/passport

Norquest Collage International Students English Proficiency Requirement

Students with english not as a first language must submit one of the following scores as proof of english proficiency:

Students not having minimum scores for demonstrating english proficiency can enroll in English as a Second Language (ESL) program by Norquest. Minimum score in Norquest’s ESL for admission eligibility varies with program.