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.
For more information on related careers see:
You may find other related occupations by searching for mental health, social work, occupational therapy, etc.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
Application Portal | Online |
Application Fee | 105 CAD for international students |
Mode of Payment | Check, Student self service portal, Debit card, Credit card, direct debit, bank transfer, or e-wallet |
Academic Calendar | Term and Semester-based |
Intake Seasons | Autumn, Spring, and Summer depending on the program |
Work Experience | Required for some graduate programs |
Financial aid | Available |
English language proficiency score | TOEFL or equivalent |
Student Annual Estimated Cost of Attendance 2019/2020
Fee | Per Credit Fee for International Students |
---|---|
Non-transferable tuition deposit | 400 CAD |
Post-Management Programs Fee* | 125 - 800 CAD |
Other fees | |
Textbook rentals | 25 CAD |
Other and Incidental Fees | 1000 CAD (estimated) |
Students’ Association Fees | 600 CAD - 700 CAD estimated |
Residence and Housing fees | CAD 400 - 1500 |
*Fee depends exactly on the programs you choose
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:
Students with english not as a first language must submit one of the following scores as proof of english proficiency:
Score | Day Home Provider | Business & Health Care | Art and Science | Pharmacy Technician | Nursing Program |
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TOEFL (Internet-based) | 32 | 71 | 84 | 91 | 94 |
IELTS | 4 | 6 (5.5 or above in all band) | 6.5 (6 or above in all band) | 6.5 (6 or above in all band) | 7.5 (listening) 7 (speaking) 6.5 (reading) 7 (writing) |
CLBPT or CLBA | No section below 4 | No section below 7 | No section below 8 | Not Required | Not Required |
CanTEST | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | 4.5 (listening, speaking, reading) 4 (writing) |
Not Required |
CELPIP General | 4 | 7 (6 or above in all section) | 8 (7 or above in all section) | Not Required | Not Required |
MELAB | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | 81 (80 in listening, 3+ in speaking, 83 in reading, 80 in writing) | Not Required |
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.
Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) | BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada | CA$8890 Per Year |
Entrance Exams in Canada | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
Work and Study in Canada | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in Canada | Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in Canada | CAD 150 |
Student Visa in Canada | A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa. |
Intakes in Canada | There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May) |
Top Job Sectors in Canada | Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science. |
Economy in Canada | GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
$ 12,312
Total
$ 12,312