HealthCare Programs
Build your Career as Developmental Services Worker:
We are a registered career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005, and we are approved to offer vocational programs as outlined by this legislation.
Developmental Services Worker program graduates can work in a variety of areas including Education, Accommodation, Employment support, Advocacy, Healthcare, and Recreation.
You will benefit from one-to-one coaching, mentorships and alumni access post-graduation.
You will Learn:
Introduction to the Field of Developmental Services
The Nature of Developmental Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Grammar and Writing Skills for the Health Professional
Introduction to Communication Disorders
Communication Strategies for Inclusive Education
Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan
Working with Families and Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Person Directed Supports and Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Behavioural Support Techniques
Health and Wellness Principles
Dual Diagnosis; Mental Health and Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Building Community
Adult Development and Aging
Essentials of Pharmacology
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems
Introduction to Educational Psychology in Canada
Individual Education Plan
Professional Development; Competencies and Standards of Practice
Self-Care Strategies for the Developmental Services Worker
Technology for Success
Virtual Project (Community and Education Support Focus)
Final Review and Exam
Admission Prerequisites
If you attended a post-secondary institution after high school, please submit both your high school and post-secondary transcripts.
If you have a GED instead of a high school diploma, include a copy of your GED.
We require your high school transcript regardless of when you graduated.
If you're unable to obtain your high school transcript, please contact us to discuss options.
Those who studied at college or university must provide both high school and post-secondary transcripts