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The Community Mental Health Work Certificate uses  principles of recovery using psychosocial rehabilitation. You'll learn how to support people with mental health issues to maximize their independence, as well as how to lead group sessions on health, wellness, managing symptoms and setting boundaries. You'll also get practical experience in mental health clinical practice settings. With an additional semester of study, you can obtain a Certificate in Health Care Assisting, which when combined with the Community Mental Health Work Certificate, equips you with both physical and mental-health-care skills.

Community Mental Health Work Certificate

Douglas College

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1. High school graduation or equivalent or

    - One course short of B.C. secondary school graduation
    - 19 years old by the end of the first month of the first semester of attendance
    - 17 years old on the first day of the first semester of attendance and has not been in school for at least one year
    - Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years, or has received an Evergreen or Leaving School Certificate

2. English 11 (C) or equivalent*

*Note: Native English Speaker is defined as individuals who have a minimum of 7 years of education in an English-speaking environment. See program website for more details.

Academic Admission Requirement

1. FoodSafe Level 1 
2. Completion of Douglas College Self-Declaration Form
3. A personal interview with the Program Coordinator may be requested
4. Upon receiving an offer into the program, the following will be required:

    - Criminal Record Search (This must be done through Douglas College. Specific Instructions will be provided by the program Admissions Officer)
    - Completion of an Informed Medical Suitability Declaration (to be completed on Douglas College Form) and a physician's note may be required
    - Current record of immunization for Hepatitis B
    - Proof of a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray, taken no more than 4 months before starting the program/classes

1. You are strongly recommended to attend an information session.
2. International students are not currently eligible for this program. For more information, please contact Douglas College International.


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Admissions are offered on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Students are encouraged to apply early. 

- September intake- applications typically open in early October of the previous year until late August / early September.

Verify with the institution for specific dates.

Community Mental Health Work Certificate

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