Developmental Service Worker Diploma Program

One-year Diploma
2 semesters
Duration: 56 weeks
Total hours: 1500 (Theory: 940 hrs, Internship: 560 hrs)

Get ready to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. With practicum placement weaved into this dual diploma program (DSW and CSW), you can enjoy a wide array of career opportunities serving individuals with special needs at social service and government agencies, community centers, mental health agencies, and more.

Highlights

Learn how to masterfully work with individuals who need assistance to function in community-living situations and society. This dual-diploma program (DSW + CSW) teaches students important counselling techniques, behaviour adjustment, basic nursing, mental health, and more to prepare them for a successful career in the social services field.

Employment Opportunities

As this is a dual diploma program, graduates open themselves up to a wider array of employment opportunities in social service and government agencies, community centers, help centers, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centers, school boards, correctional facilities, and other establishments.

Potential Future Title

Developmental Service Worker, Community counsellor-social services, Community and social services worker.

Program Details

What You Will Learn

The Course consists of 21 modules. These modules are covered in the classroom and in the internship.

Essential Skills
Microsoft Windows
Inclusive Communication Skills
Employment Achievement Strategies
Basic Business Communications
Harm Reduction and Crisis Intervention
Introduction to Sociology
Mental Health & Addictions
Populations at Risk
Support Resources and Community Capacity Building
Law for Support Workers
Self-Care and Team Building
Basic Counselling Techniques
Solution-Focused Intervention Techniques
Family Development, Functions and Social Issues
Introduction to Psychology
Professional Documentation & Case Management
Basic Nursing & Pharmacology
Behaviour Modification
Developmental Disabilities
Internship

Admission Requirements

An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
English Preparation Program - Advanced Level or Academic Preparation Program Required for Certain International students