Developmental Services Worker - Diploma

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