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52 week Diploma Program
The Willis College Developmental Service Worker program graduate is trained and educated to support children and adults with developmental, learning and/or physical disabilities and disorders.
People with disabilities increasingly participate in valued community roles creating the need for qualified workers to support people in everyday activities at home or in school. The program includes both classroom based studies and field related (placement) work at social service facilities.
Graduates have a wide range of options when deciding where to apply training and education in the developmental service field: support worker, clinical support worker and outcome support facilitator. Potential employers include public and private school boards, group homes, and social service and government agencies.
Program Outline:
Orientation
Interpersonal Communication
Developmental Psychology
Interviewing Strategies
Care for the Care Giver/Teamwork
Behavioral Management
Record/Report Writing
Community Resources
Medical/Legal Awareness
Intro to Technology
Abnormal Psychology
Sociology
Counselling Techniques
Crisis Intervention
Developmental Disabilities
Family Dynamics
Pharmacology
Job Search
Program Highlights include:
- Upon Graduation for one year 100+ Online Professional Development Courses
- Career Development and Job Placement with Personalized Web Job Search Engine Tool for Graduates
- Microsoft IT Academy Institute
- Microsoft IT Academy Benefits
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