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Professional Development

Empower Pathways

Empower Pathways is a comprehensive professional development course designed for individuals and organizations dedicated to recovery. 
Whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise, this course provides a dynamic, engaging, and impactful learning experience.

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Empower Pathways examines principles of recovery-oriented systems of care (ROSC), foundational concepts in addiction and recovery, and clinical perspectives with evidence-based approaches.

It goes on to cover practical applications through specialized recovery-oriented programs and services within the Alberta Recovery Model. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practices, community-centered approaches, and actionable strategies to improve long-term recovery outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Course Overview

Empower Pathways is structured into four progressive units:

Introduction to Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC)

This unit lays the foundation by introducing core principles of ROSC and the Alberta Recovery Model.

Foundations in Addiction and Recovery

Delve into the neurobiology of addiction, the recovery journey, and the framework of recovery capital.

Clinical Perspectives and Evidence-Based Approaches in Recovery-Oriented Care

Explore clinical perspectives and evidence-based practices in recovery-oriented care, including innovative and alternative approaches and the role of harm reduction in ROSC. 

The Therapeutic Community Model

Learn about the principles, structures, and practices that define recovery communities and therapeutic living units.

What to Expect

Course Delivery

This course is delivered entirely online and asynchronously, allowing learners to progress at their own pace. The estimated time for completion is 40 hours. Learners enrolled through an educational institution, employer, or therapeutic program should adhere to any timeline requirements set by their supervisor.

Course Material

  • Required materials: An electronic device with audio capabilities and a stable internet connection to access the course on Brightspace.
  • Recommended Readings: Additional resources and readings are provided throughout the course to enhance learning but are not required for course completion.

There is no textbook required for this course.

Knowledge Testing

Participants will encounter multiple knowledge checkpoints throughout the course, consisting of brief multiple-choice quizzes. A minimum score of 80% is required to progress, with unlimited attempts allowed.

Course Certificate

Upon meeting all course requirements, participants will be awarded the RTIA Empower Pathways Certificate.

Certificates are issued automatically via email upon completion of the end-of-course survey.

Course Requirements

To successfully complete the course and earn the Empower Pathways Certificate, participants must:

  • Complete all course modules.
  • Watch all video lessons and interviews.
  • Achieve a minimum grade of 80% on all quizzes (unlimited attempts).
  • Submit the end-of-course survey.

Get Started

Join Empower Pathways to deepen your understanding, expand your expertise, and contribute to advancing recovery-oriented systems of care—helping to create stronger, healthier communities.

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