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Diploma in Developmental Service Worker Evergreen College - West Campus Evergreen College - West Campus, Canada

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CAD 18695

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 500 Waived

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16 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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50%

Min GPA

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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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2024, Mar 2024, May 2024, Aug 2024, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 55

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.

6 IELTS Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

18695

Tuition Fee
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CAD 500 Waived

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12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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