Earn Your Child and Adolescent Mental Health Certificate Online
Are you passionate about supporting youth and making a meaningful impact in your community? Northern College’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Certificate Program prepares you to work with children and teens facing emotional and psychological challenges such as autism, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Flexible Mental Health Training—100% Online
Designed for working professionals in education, healthcare, and community services, this fully online, one-year certificate program allows you to study at your own pace—full-time or part-time. Customize your learning schedule to fit your career and lifestyle.
What You Will Learn
Through engaging, real-world coursework, you will develop in-demand skills to support the mental health of children and adolescents. You will:
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Understand common mental health disorders in youth, including autism, anxiety, and trauma
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Explore the broader effects of poverty, addiction, discrimination, and violence on mental well-being
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Learn to build trusting, culturally sensitive relationships
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Develop practical strategies for crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and self-care
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Collaborate effectively with families, schools, and community agencies
Real-World Case Studies and Applied Learning
Hands-on learning through case studies provides valuable experience in:
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Empathy and emotional intelligence
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Responding to real-life scenarios with evidence-based strategies
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Understanding diverse cultural and social contexts
Flexible Path to Certificate Completion
You can begin by taking individual courses without committing to the full certificate. If you plan to complete the program and earn your Ontario College Certificate, please note the following:
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Apply through OCAS before completing 50% of the courses
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You have five years to complete the program once enrolled
Career Opportunities in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Graduates of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Certificate Program are well-equipped to work in a wide range of roles that support youth and families across health, education, and social service sectors. Career paths may include:
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Youth Support Worker
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Mental Health Assistant
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Educational Assistant (with a mental health focus)
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Community Outreach Worker
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This program is also an excellent professional development option for those already working in:
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Education
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Early Childhood Education
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Social Work
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Addictions and Mental Health
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Nursing
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Justice Services
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With the growing demand for mental health professionals who understand youth-specific challenges, this certificate can enhance your resume and open doors to meaningful, impactful careers.
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Child and Youth Program Facilitator
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Crisis Intervention Worker
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Family Support Worker
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Residential Care Worker
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After-School Program Coordinator
- Academic Requirement: ChatGPT said: The applicant must have completed Grade 12 English.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 PTE: Minimum score of 60 TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 88 or higher
We understand that things can change. If you need to cancel your enrollment, here’s how refunds and deferrals work:
❌ Visa Refusal – Withdrawal Before or After Day 10 (Semester Not Completed)
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If your visa is refused and you withdraw before or after Day 10, but you haven’t finished the semester:
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A $500 CAD fee will be taken from your refund.
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You must submit the original visa refusal letter and all required documents for the refund.
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❌ Visa Refusal – Withdrawal After Completing the Semester
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If you complete the semester and then your visa is refused:
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No refund for that semester. The full tuition fee for that term is kept.
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You still need to submit the original visa refusal letter and documents.
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✅ Withdrawal or Refund Request Before Day 10 (Not Due to Visa Refusal)
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If you withdraw before Day 10 for any reason other than a visa refusal:
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A $1,860 CAD administrative fee will be deducted from your refund.
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There are no exceptions to this fee.
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❌ Withdrawal or Refund Request After Day 10 (Not Due to Visa Refusal)
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If you withdraw after Day 10 for any reason other than a visa refusal:
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You won’t get a refund, and the full semester fee will be kept.
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✅ One-Time Deferral Policy (Due to Visa Delay)
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If your visa is delayed, you can defer to the next intake without paying the extra $100 application fee.
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This is only possible if there’s still space available in your program or a similar one.
- Application Fee: $100
- LOA Deposit: $2,500
- Annual Tuition Fee: $19,971.45
- Total Tuition Fee: $19,971.45
- Course Duration: 1 year
- Credentials: Certificate
- Intake: September
- Copy of passport
- All academic transcripts
- All academic certificates
- IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable
- Student Email ID:
- Student Contact No:
- Student Address:
- Emergency Contact details:
• Name:
• Email ID :
• Contact no. :
• Relation with student:
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
- Stamped copy of visa
- LOI
- Study permit
- Canadian Address:
- Canadian Contact No: