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Course Description

Hours: 12

This Professional Development course will provide you with a solid foundation on the unique attributes of the range of psychoactive drugs from alcohol and cannabis to bath salts, crystal meth and oxycontin and how each in turn affects the brain and human behavior. The four groupings of psychoactive agents depressants, including opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens and psychotherapeutic agents will be examined including the active effects on a user along with withdrawal. The social context of drug use will also be discussed providing a frame regarding how drugs are deemed licit or illicit in Canada.

CACCF: 12 continuing education hours

Notes

For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:

Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 548-889-4967

Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Pharmacology
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 22, 2025 to Nov 02, 2025
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Instructor: Rick Csiernik, BSc, BSW, MSW, PhD, RSW

This online, asynchronous course will be available on the start date through MyLearningSpace, which is accessible through your student portal.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Pharmacology
Type
Remote
Days
T
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Feb 10, 2026
Type
Remote
Days
T
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Feb 17, 2026
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Time Zone: All remote courses are ET (Ontario, Canada).

Instructor: Rick Csiernik, BSc, BSW, MSW, PhD, RSW, CCAC

Location: This Professional Development course is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Pharmacology
Type
Online
Dates
May 11, 2026 to Jun 21, 2026
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Instructor: Rick Csiernik, BSc, BSW, MSW, PhD, RSW

This online, asynchronous course will be available on the start date through MyLearningSpace, which is accessible through your student portal.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

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