Qualification
Diploma
Study mode
Full-time
Duration
2 years
Intakes
January
May
September
Total tuition fee (local)
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Total tuition fee (foreign)
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Entry Requirements
- Any grade 12 English (C), (U), or (M)
Recommended:
- Computer competency in relevant software
- Any grade 11 mathematics (C), (U), or (M)
- Any biology (C), (U), or (M)
- A valid driver's license
- Volunteer work/co-op placement in a related area
For graduates of the old curriculum (OS:IS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any 2 senior level English (general or advanced)
Recommended:
- Computer competency in relevant software
- Any senior level mathematics (general or advanced)
- Any biology (general or advanced)
- A valid driver's license
- Volunteer work/co-op placement in a related area- NEW
Curriculum
Semester 1
- College Communication
- Counselling and Group Dynamics
- Positive Behavioral Supports I
- Disabilities Strategies I
- Understanding Disabilities
- Field Work I
- Basic Nursing Skills
- Issues in Developmental Psychology
- Prepared for Success
Semester 2
- Speaking/Writing Comm. Services I
- Community Employability Skills
- Disabilities Strategies II
- Positive Behavioral Supports II
- Crisis Management and Prevention
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Basic Nursing Skills II
- Dementia
- Positive Psychology
Semester 3
- Pharmacology for Developmental Services Worker
- Field Work IIA
- Field Work IIB
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment & Assess
- Adult Issues and Advocacy
- Disability and Communication Systems
- Observation and Recording
- Cultural Psychology
- Human Sexuality
Semester 4
- Field Work III
- Field Work IV