You are a caring and empathetic person who wants a career where you will provide many types of assistance to people and their families in the community. You want to work with persons with developmental disabilities and work toward making their lives enriching and exciting.
Our 52 week diploma program, that includes two 125 hour placements, will prepare graduates for work in a wide range of social service settings, such as community agencies, non-profit organizations, outreach homes, educational environments, recreational centres, hospitals, seniors’ centres and in respite care settings, among other places.
There has been a consistent need for developmental service workers to assist people of different ages in these diverse environments.
Developmental Service Worker Courses:
| Basic Psychology |
Introducing Developmental Service Work |
| Intervention Methods |
Pharmacology and Assisting with Medications |
| Activities of Daily Living |
Crisis Prevention Intervention – CPI |
| Abnormal Psychology and Mental Health |
Human Sexuality and Health Promotion |
| The Developing Person |
Effective Business Writing Strategies |
| Mental Health First Aid |
Case Record Management |
| Developmental Disabilities |
Developmental Service Worker Focus: Autism and FASD |
| Communication Strategies for the DSW |
Interpersonal Workplace Skills and Workplace Environments |
| Health &Wellness in Developmental Service Work |
DSWs in Education |
| Dual Diagnosis |
Human Services Resources and Networking |
| Special Populations with Developmental Disabilities |
Career Launching & Portfolio Planning |
| Community Placement |
Facility Placement |
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Why Choose CTS Canadian Career College?
- Guaranteed Placements: Gain valuable experience in real workplace settings with placement hours integrated into all our programs.
- Flexible Learning: Never miss out on notes or key details from classes – take advantage of the convenience of recorded sessions for both online and in-person classes.
- Financial Aid: Our dedicated financial aid department can help you secure further funding to support your educational journey.
- Personalized Attention: Benefit from small class sizes, ensuring individualized attention and support.
- Accelerated Programs: Complete your studies in under a year and get to your dream career sooner!