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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
Oct 28, 2024 to Dec 08, 2024
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $380.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

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

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
W
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Feb 05, 2025
Type
Remote
Days
W
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Feb 12, 2025
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $380.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

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 12, 2025 to Jun 22, 2025
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $380.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

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

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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