Semester 1
Code
Name/Description
Credits
EMPL 180
Employability Skills
3
You will receive instruction and practice in written communication skills needed in the workplace. You will develop effective job search strategies, with emphasis on communicating a professional image through job search materials and interview skills.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): COM 103, COM 105, COMM 292, EMPS 105
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning
HLTH 104
Wholistic Health
4
You will learn a wholistic approach that promotes health and wellness of all Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons with disabilities and disability support workers. You will study the role of the disability support worker in promoting person-centred decision-making, sexual well-being, abuse prevention and intervention in your professional role.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning
ORTN 382
Orientation to Practicum
4
You will be introduced to the workplace and occupational role settings involved in working with persons with disabilities.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): HLTH 104(concurrent), EMPL 180(concurrent)
Corequisites(s):
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum, Clinical/Practicum-Individual, Online, Prior Learning
PERS 103
Basic Care Skills
3
You will learn and demonstrate the attitudes and skills of providing personal and physical daily care to persons with disabilities. You will learn the essential role of dignity and respect in person-centered planning and care. You will discuss your legal and ethical responsibilities while providing care. You will develop skills to safely assist individuals with activities of daily living and to support their optimal levels of independence. You will study the process of medication administration.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): PERS 180
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
PLAN 182
Person-Centredness
3
You will be introduced to person-centred planning in the context of program planning and implementation. You will study and practice the skills needed for accurate report writing and documentation.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning
SAFE 109
Introduction to Crisis Intervention
1
You will examine the components of crisis situations and apply conflict de-escalation strategies.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 15.0
Equivalent Course(s): SFTY 184
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
SPSY 101
Introduction to Disability Support Worker and Services
4
You will examine the services available for persons with disabilities. You will study the professional role and expectations of disability support workers. You will be introduced to legislation that governs employer/employee relationships and to the importance of diversity and cultural inclusion in the workplace.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning
SPSY 186
Understanding Exceptionalities 1
3
You will be introduced to the range of exceptionalities that persons with disabilities may experience across the lifespan. You will explore the role of the disability support worker who supports persons with exceptionalities. You will study principles and practices that underlie the care and education of people with exceptionalities, disabilities and disorders.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): SPSY 281
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 25
Semester 2
Code
Name/Description
Credits
You will examine the elements of cultural, gender and disability diversity in Canada and the processes that promote inclusion. You will explore elements of Indigenous culture with a view to understanding both historical elements and contemporary issues in Canada. Your studies will also provide opportunities to participate in various cultural practices.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
COMM 291
Interpersonal Communications
2
You will develop employability skills through the study of interpersonal communications theory and applications in the workplace. Learning outcomes include the importance of self-awareness and self-esteem, perception problems, verbal and nonverbal messages, and listening skills, creating positive communication climates and resolving interpersonal conflict.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Equivalent Course(s): BCOM 103, COMM 112, COMM 135, COMM 155, COMM 160, COMM 381, HUMR 182, HUMR 186, JOBS 190, NEPS 114, NURS 114, NURS 163
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning, Televised/SCN, Work Based Delivery
HLTH 182
Quality of Life Enhancements
3
You will explore community based and person-centred planning and decision making based on the full participation of persons with disabilities. You will use a wholistic approach to quality of life enhancements and explore the Indigenous community.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning
HUMD 188
Human Growth and Development
4
You will learn the physical, sensory, perceptual, cognitive, social, and personality stages of human growth and development from conception to death.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning
HUMS 180
Comprehensive Behavioural Support
3
You will study the implementation process of various approaches including restrictive procedures, trauma informed care and strategies used to support positive behaviours.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): MGMT 281
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning
You will apply knowledge and principles learned in the program. You will develop the skills needed to work as a disability support worker in a residential, centre-based or community-based agency which provides services to persons with disabilities.
Credit Units: 9
Course Hours: 135.0
Prerequisites(s): ORTN 382, PERS 103
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum, Clinical/Practicum-Individual, Prior Learning
SPSY 291
Understanding Exceptionalities 2
3
You will study health disorders, challenges with concurrent health conditions and the role of the disability support worker. You will focus on the developmental consequences of having a disability and intervention strategies.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): SPSY 186
Equivalent Course(s): SPSY 282
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Print Distance Group, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 27
Semester 3
Code
Name/Description
Credits
You will develop greater independence and expand the skill set needed to work as a disability support worker in a residential, centre-based, or community-based agency providing services to persons with disabilities.
Credit Units: 11
Course Hours: 165.0
Prerequisites(s): EMPL 180, CLTR 100, SAFE 109, HLTH 182, HLTH 104, HUMD 188, HUMS 180, PLAN 182, SPSY 291, SPSY 101, SPSY 186, COMM 291, PRAC 382
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum, Clinical/Practicum-Individual, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 11
Note: Students must be admitted to the program before taking the practicums.