Diploma in Developmental Service Worker

Evergreen College - Toronto Campus

UG Certificate / Diploma

Canada,Ontario

16 Months

Duration

CAD 18,695/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 500  CAD 200

Application Fee

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2003

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

67 Yonge St #402, Toronto, ON M5E 1J8, Canada

Diploma in Developmental Service Worker

Program Overview

According to Statistics Canada, more than 60,000 Ontarians have a developmental disability. As a skilled and caring Development Service Worker (DSW), you can help this population to thrive, work and participate in their communities. This program will provide students with a deep understanding of developmental disabilities along with the supporting skills required to help others and build a rewarding career in this social services field.

What You Will Learn
The course consists of 21 modules. These modules are covered in the classroom and 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: The Developmental Service Worker students complete their education with 560 hours of internship experience.

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