Orca Institute
Diploma in Counselling Skills
Online
DURATION
8 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
CAD 9,700 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* with interest-free payment plans available. Financial Assistance to qualified Canadians.
Key Summary
About: The Diploma in Counselling Skills provides comprehensive training to develop effective counselling techniques. The course covers theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing students for various counselling contexts. It aims to enhance communication and interpersonal skills that are crucial in supporting individuals.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, such as counselling, social work, mental health support, and community services. They may work in schools, clinics, or private practices, assisting individuals in navigating emotional and psychological challenges.
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Introduction
What we offer in our Counselling Skills program
We offer a self-paced Counselling Skills Diploma program:
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- It can be started at any time throughout the year.
- Approved by the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists (ACCT) up to the Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) level.
- Duration of 8 months and 770 hours, equivalent to 24 hours of academic engagement per week.
- Incorporates 15 in-depth courses, each requiring approximately 30 hours of study.
- Balances self-guided studies with 200 hours of direct client contact sessions for a comprehensive learning experience.
- Includes 32 hours of live group supervision via Zoom and 8 hours of one-on-one supervision as needed.
- The program is facilitated on Moodle, a widely trusted learning platform.
- Beyond the curriculum, the program is a community for self-discovery, improving counselling skills, and sharing best practices in online education.
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Curriculum
Counselling Skills I
- Basic Counselling Skills (30 hours)
- Clinical Assessment (20 hours)
- Note Taking - Record Keeping (30 hours)
Counselling Skills II
- Abnormal Psychology (30 hours)
- Ethics in Counselling (30 hours)
- Family Therapy (30 hours)
Counselling Skills III
- DSM-V (30 hours)
- Group Therapy (30 hours)
- Trauma/Recovery (30 hours)
Counselling Skills IV
- Theory and Practical Group Therapy (30 hours)
- Person-centred Therapy (30 hours)
- Foundational Ideas (30 hours)
Counselling Skills V
- Cultural Nature of Human Development (30 hours)
- Gestalt Therapy (30 hours)
- Narrative Therapy (30 hours)
Counselling Skills VI
- Multi-Cultural Counselling Part 1 (45 hours)
- Multi-Cultural Counselling Part 2 (45 hours)
- Supervision