OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 05/13/2025
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Working With Youth and Families |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN8490 |
| Host College |
St. Lawrence College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
SL-CSSL87 |
| Start Date |
05/13/2025 |
| End Date |
08/19/2025 |
| Course Fee |
$431.25 |
| Hours |
45 |
| Pre-requisites |
Acceptance in the Addicitions and Mental Health program |
| Course Description |
Youth are highly diverse group and vary in age, development, culture, religion, sexual orientation, skills, capacities, interests and strengths. This course examines youth in a system of relationships with family, peers, their community and others, and the ways members of this system can have a significant impact on substance use, other addictions and mental health. Students are introduced to current issues in addiction and mental health in youth, risk factors, developmental and other considerations for assessment, treatment counselling, relapse prevention, maintenance and other supports including harm reduction and skill building strategies. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
05/13/2025 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Discussion Posts 10%, Group Assignment 10%, Quizzes 20%, Individual Assignments 60% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
Yes |
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| Platform |
Blackboard |
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| Textbook Information |
No textbook required |
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