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The Child and Adolescent Mental Health certificate will allow you to empower the youth in your care and help them transcend their challenges. And along the way, you will gain an understanding of common emotional and psychological issues, including autism. You will also develop an appreciation for th

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Academic Year :

2026-2027

Credential :

College Certificate

Program Delivery :

Flexible

Duration :

Flexible

Length :

Flexible

Program Code(s) :

A219 - Distance (OL) OntarioLearn

DESCRIPTION

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health certificate will allow you to empower the youth in your care and help them transcend their challenges. And along the way, you will gain an understanding of common emotional and psychological issues, including autism. You will also develop an appreciation for the broader impact that poverty, discrimination, addiction, and violence have on individuals - and society as a whole.

Working through case studies that promote self-care and cultural sensitivity, you will learn how to establish a strong foundation of trust and acceptance. You will also hone effective strategies for crisis intervention and conflict management. Finally, you will master critical techniques for working alongside parents and community agencies to achieve optimal outcomes.

Complete this one-year program at your own pace. Individuals interested in studying part-time can be accommodated. Please contact the program assistant for more information about accommodations.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Mental Health Worker

VOCATIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. Identify characteristics, treatments, and causal factors of various emotional and psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents.
  2. Manage aggressive behaviours in children and adolescents by using current crisis theory and employing effective intervention strategies.
  3. Employ evidence-based intervention techniques when dealing with individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  4. Work collaboratively with children and adolescents who are taking psychotropic medications, their parents and other community agencies.
  5. Collaborate with other service providers and form professional relationships in order to enhance the quality of service for children, youth and families.
  6. Identify barriers faced by those working with social, cultural, language gender and sexual orientation differences as well as techniques to overcome these barriers.
  7. Use the concepts of case management, wraparound and treatment planning in the provision of client treatment.
  8. Utilize systems theory, attachment theory and knowledge of family dynamics when working with schools and other community agencies.

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Program Outline 2026-2027

PROGRAM COURSES

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Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/Child-and-Adolescent-Mental-Health-2026.pdf