PGCert in Mental Health Recovery Practitioner is a postgraduate certificate in Health Sciences programme taught at NorQuest College in Edmonton, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition is CAD 4,928 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 4,928 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: norquest.ca ·
Program details
Overview
Mental Health Recovery Practitioner is a post-diploma certificate at NorQuest College for individuals with existing training in health, human services, or social services. The curriculum covers foundational knowledge of mental health and concurrent disorders, recovery-practitioner and mental health first-aid skills, ethics and advocacy, health-system navigation, and crisis and suicide intervention. The program runs two terms and includes 120 hours of practicum work experience plus 15 hours of community service learning. Delivery is blended, combining online coursework with evening and weekend in-person classes at NorQuest's Edmonton campus, and graduates are eligible for a post-graduate work permit. The program is not currently open to international students.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a post-secondary diploma or degree in health, human services, or social sciences, or active licensure in Canada with a health or human services governing body; equivalency options may be available for those missing some academic requirements. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of proficiency no more than two years old. Before practicum courses, students must obtain a clear Police Information Check (and Vulnerable Sector Check if over 18), current immunization records, and complete required privacy-training modules.
