Ontario Social Work Continuing Education: Certificates, Diplomas & Graduate Programs by Specialty
Social workers often ask about continuing education, studies and programs, and this list provides a spring board.
This page is the result of my research into Ontario based college and university programs that serve as excellent professional development for social workers.
Programs include both college and university certificates and diplomas and as many specialties as possible, including kids, mental health, addictions, and more. The emphasis is on 1-year (or less) programs, though some 2-year programs are included.
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Always be sure to verify with the school if the program is still being offered.
Consider also Ontario Learn for individual courses.
List development is ongoing. Be sure to verify all details.
Universities
TMU - Aging and Gerontology
TMU - Community Engagement, Leadership and Development
McMaster University - Addiction Studies (Diploma or Certificate)
York University - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in Action
Algonquin College
Victimology Certificate
Autism and Behavioural Science
Autism Studies
Confederation College
Health Administration and Leadership
Palliative Care
Addictions & mental health
Autism & behavioural sciences
George Brown College
Deafblind & Intervenor Studies
Durham College
Addictions and Mental Health
Autism and Behavioural Sciences
Inclusive Leadership Practices
Mental Health for Healthcare Workers
Palliative Care
Thanatology
Children's Mental Health
Mohawk College
Brain Disorders Management
Addictions/Concurrent Disorders
Children's Mental Health
Counselling Techniques
Emotional Intelligence
Mourning, Grief and Bereavement
Victimology
Working with Dementia Clients
Note: Continuing education programs are offered infrequently, be sure to check if the program and courses will continue to be offered.
Humber College
Infant and Child Mental Health
Addictions and Mental Health
Centennial College
Addiction and Mental Health
Addictions: Professional Practice Skills
Thanatology
Homeless Shelter Worker Certificate
Canadore College
Mental Health and Addictions Worker (Intensive)
Note: Canadore College had many individual courses that may be of interest.
Lambton College
Autism and Behavioural Science
Healthcare Management and Leadership Development
Cambrian College
Addictions and Mental Health for Health Care Professionals
Learning Disabilities -Applications
Learning Disabilities - Theory and Best Practices
Palliative Care
Community and Health Services Navigation
Niagara College
Criminal Psychology and Behaviour
St. Lawrence College
Criminal Psychology and Behaviour
Fundraising Management
Fanshawe College
EDI for Healthcare
Indigenous Relations and Advocacy
Fundamentals of Addiction (Continuing Education
Addiction and Mental Health
Northern College
Child Welfare (Offered in 2 parts)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Mental Health and Addictions Worker
Seneca College
Addictions and Mental Health
Autism and Behavioural Science
Indigenous Advocacy and Community
Palliative Care
Mental Health Intervention
Georgian College
Addictions
Autism and Behavioural Sciences
Mental Health - Interprofessional Practice
Community Crisis and Suicide Response
Sault College
Addictions and Mental Health Online
St. Clair College
Autism and Behavioural Science
Fleming College
Diversity and Intercultural Relations
Autism and Behavioural Science
Children's Mental Health
Palliative Care
Working with Dementia Clients
Community Collaboration in Addictions and Mental Health
Health Care Management
Mental Health and Addiction Worker
Seneca College
Criminal Psychology and Behaviour
Introduction to ASD and ABA
Addictions and Mental Health
Autism and Behavioural Sciences
Healthcare Administration and Service Management
Loyalist College
Concurrent Disorders
4 Seasons of Reconciliation
Addictions and Mental Health
Mental Health and Addictions Worker