FAM1131 – Addictions
Course Description
Addictions affect people of all walks of life, in virtually all practice areas. Students gain basic knowledge regarding substance abuse and addiction recovery. Students learn the issues involved in dependency and how to work with clients who are using or misusing substance. Emphasis is placed on the student’s capacity to examine their own attitudes towards people who use substances, so that they can help without judgment.
Course Details
| Semester: | Winter |
| Campus: | Ottawa |
| Start Date: | Week of February 12th |
| End Date: | Week of May 20th |
| Link Code: | PPA4T |
| Number of Weeks: | 14 |
| Hours per week: | 3 |
| Delivery Type: | Congregated |
| Associated Area of Interest | Community and Social Services |
| Associated College Program: | Social Service Worker |
Students should be prepared to demonstrate their learning by:
| X | submitting multiple written assignments |
| using research and essay writing strategies | |
| delivering presentations | |
| X | participating in group-based activities |
| completing hands-on learning | |
| learning in a fast-paced environment | |
| X | completing online work |
| performing highly-specialized tasks | |
| using industry software tools | |
| X | completing quizzes or tests |
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