Beginner
Introduction to Clinical Supervision
A 3-hour beginner-level course introducing the fundamentals of clinical supervision for addiction and mental health professionals in Canada. The course covers the purpose and core functions of supervision, supervisor roles and styles, foundational supervision models and tools, and practical steps to build a supervisee-centered practice within Canadian regulatory and ethical frameworks. Includes case-based exercises, reflection prompts, and templates-ready actions to begin supervising safely and ethically.
Lifetime accessCertificate of completion16 lessonsMobile & desktop
Counselling SkillsConcurrent DisordersClinical Supervision
$30CAD
3 CEU hrs
What you'll learn
The purpose, core functions (normative/formative/restorative) and benefits of clinical supervision for clients, supervisees and organizations
How Canadian regulatory and ethical frameworks shape supervision practice and where to locate province-specific requirements
Supervisor roles, boundaries, gatekeeping responsibilities, and strategies for managing power dynamics and ethical dilemmas
Common supervisory styles and how to match style to supervisee development (developmental, competency-based, integrated, reflective practice)
