Individual course descriptions indicate the target audience and any admission criteria. ARF is a designated collaborating centre with the World Health Organization for research and training on alcohol and drug dependence. A wide range of educational opportunities are available from ARF, delivered primarily through Training and Education, the Clinical Research and Treatment Institute and Community Programs, in collaboration with other ARF departments, partners and stakeholders. In addition to scheduled courses, ARF can provide in-service training and other educational services. Offered at more than 60 sites across the province, teleconferences provide very convenient access.
Participants receive a kit with relevant readings, handouts, and useful bibliographies.
Summer Institute - is a concentrated, two week training program, consisting of courses on a variety of addictions subjects. Held in Toronto, it is designed to provide addictions workers, teachers and other professionals with an opportunity to acquire, or update, addictions-related knowledge and skills. These indicate the course title and date offered, the nature of the course content, the number of hours involved and the name of the participant. Continuing education unit hours are required to maintain AIA certification. The AIA is a Canadian organization that grants certification in the chemical dependency field.