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Make a meaningful difference as an Addiction Worker. This diploma program combines in-depth learning, hands-on training, professional certifications, and small class sizes with expert instructors. A 12-week internship ensures real-world experience, preparing you to support individuals and communities affected by substance use.
This 50-week diploma program prepares you with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional certifications to begin a rewarding career as an Addiction Worker. You will learn client-centred counselling techniques, group and individual support strategies, case management, relapse prevention planning, and trauma-informed care. Courses include Theories of Addiction, Pharmacology of Addictions, Lifespan Psychology, Family Dynamics, Priority Populations, Case Management, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Counselling and Trauma-Informed Care, along with essential studies in digital literacy, student success strategies, and career planning.
The program concludes with a 12-week, 300-hour internship that provides valuable hands-on experience in real-world recovery centres, outpatient clinics, and community-based organizations.
The Addiction Worker program is delivered online through live, instructor-led sessions that combine the flexibility of virtual learning with real-time interaction and support from experienced instructors. Students also have access to campus services at multiple triOS locations, including Toronto, London, Mississauga, Brampton, Kitchener, Hamilton, Ottawa, and Windsor.
Are you passionate about supporting individuals and families affected by substance use? Do you want a career where you can make meaningful changes in people’s lives? The Addiction Worker diploma program prepares you with theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and professional certifications to begin a rewarding career in this field.
You will study the principles of addiction, pharmacology, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care, while developing practical skills in intake, assessment, case management, motivational interviewing, and counselling techniques. Courses emphasize family dynamics, lifespan psychology, priority populations, and addiction-related crime and psychology, giving you the ability to work effectively with diverse clients and communities.
Throughout the program, you will also strengthen your professional competencies in networking, documentation, ethics, and client-centred communication. A focus on self-care, secondary traumatic stress, and resilience ensures that you are prepared for the demands of working in the field.
The program includes valuable industry-recognized certifications such as Verbal Intervention, Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care, Naloxone Administration, Positive Space Training, Helping Trafficked Persons, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and CPR/First Aid.
By the time you graduate, you will be ready to enter the workforce with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support individuals through recovery and long-term wellness.
Addiction Worker Program: Certifications
The courses in this program prepare you for industry-recognized certifications that employers value when hiring. Graduates will earn the following certifications:
- Verbal Intervention: Crisis Prevention Institute
- Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care: Canadian Public Health Association, Centre4Sexuality
- Positive Space Training: SafeZone Project
- Naloxone Administration: Community partners across Ontario
- Helping Trafficked Persons: MCIS, Government of Ontario
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: Government of Ontario
- CPR/First Aid: St. John’s Ambulance (Standard First Aid and Level C CPR)
Duration: 50 Weeks
Included Courses
- Addiction Worker Career Planning
- Addiction Worker Internship
- Case Management
- Counselling and Trauma Informed Care
- Career Planning and Preparation - Level 1
- Career Planning and Preparation - Level 2
- Standard First Aid/CPR/WHIMIS
- Addiction, Crim and Psychology
- Digital Literacy for Professionals
- Family Dynamics and Addiction
- Introduction to Mental Health for Addiction Workers
- Lifespan Psychology for Addictions
- Pharmacology of Addictions
- Professional Networking and Addiction Resources
- Priority Populations
- Treatment and Relapse Prevention Planning
- Secondary Traumatic Stress
- Student Success Strategies
- Theories of Addiction
Career Opportunities
As an Addiction Worker graduate, you may qualify for positions such as:
- Addiction Worker,
- Outreach Worker,
- Recovery Support Worker in community or residential programs,
- Case Manager Assistant,
- Community Support Worker (addictions focus).
Industry Salary Information
Average Wage ($/hr) - $25.00
High Wage ($/hr) - $35.00
Program Requirements
Student has an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, OR is 18 years of age or older on or before the program begins AND can pass a qualifying test that has been approved by the Superintendent.
The approved qualifying test for this program is the Wonderlic test. A passing score for this program is 18.
Student must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
Personality Assessment
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Why choose triOS?
With our continuous intake model, you don’t need to wait until September to start training toward a career you love. Our classes are four hours per day, five days a week. With that kind of dependable schedule, many of our students choose to work part-time while they study. Our students’ goals and commitments are at the centre of everything we do. At triOS, we want to make sure that you’re comfortable with your schedule, your learning environment, and the outcome that is promised to you after you graduate. That’s exactly why we’ve created a learning experience that puts your priorities and needs first. Take advantage of this registered diploma, including career services, job search support, alumni benefits, and ongoing practice tests where applicable.
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How do I apply?
triOS has dedicated Education Specialists to help you through your application process. Learn how you can apply to your preferred program or how you can book a campus tour! Apply today and start an educational journey tailored to your needs. Fill Out the Form on this page and get started!
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How long does it take to complete a program?
Our programs are tailor-made to make the most efficient use of your time. We design programs to ensure that you are as job-ready as possible without sacrificing important learning methods required to get you ready. Some programs can be completed in as little as 19 weeks. However, most programs take between 12 to 14 months to complete.
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What career services do you offer to students?
At triOS, your success is our success. That means we want to help you land the job just as much as you want to land it! One of our Employment Specialists will work with you to ensure that you have all the required professional skills you need to land the opportunities that are right for you. We provide the training and experience that is necessary for you to create the career that you have always wanted. When you graduate from triOS, you will be ready to pursue your dreams!
Campus Locations
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TORONTO
425 Bloor Street East, Suite 200,
Toronto, ON, M4W 3R4
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WINDSOR
1030 Walker Rd #7,
Windsor, ON, N8Y 2N5
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OTTAWA
161 Greenbank Rd., Suite 201,
Nepean, ON, K2H 5V6
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LONDON
520 First Street, Unit 1,
London, ON, N5V 3C6
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KITCHENER
235 King Street,
East Kitchener ON, N2G 4N5
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BRAMPTON
60 Peel Centre Dr,
Brampton, ON, L6T 4G8
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HAMILTON
4 Hughson Street South, Suite 500,
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3Z1
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MISSISSAUGA
100 City Centre Drive, Unit 1-1001
Mississauga, ON, L5B 2C9
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ST. CATHARINES
413 Linwell Road
St. Catharines, ON, L2M 7Y2
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