Chatham Campus (K200)
Two years - Ontario College Diploma
September 2010
Kim Smart
(519) 354-9714, ext. 3246
email: ksmart@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.
Mature students click here.

PROGRAM GOAL
The Developmental Services Worker supports people with a range of challenges including developmental and intellectual disabilities. Inclusion and empowerment are goals met by helping people be part of the community and making good choices. The DSW also teaches people various life and community skills and supports people to be healthy.

This program will appeal to students who like working with people and appreciate and understand differences. They must be both patient and flexible, while showing a caring attitude and be able to work both independently and as a team member.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Typical entry level positions are residential support worker with Community Living and other organizations, educational assistant in schools, family support worker and activation assistant with long term care facilities for seniors. Graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects. Often part time work begins while still in the program.

FIELD PLACEMENTS
Employers who provide our field placement settings require a police record check for criminal offences before accepting a student into a field placement. The record check shall be obtained at the student’s expense. The College assumes no obligation for ensuring field placement or program completion for students who are unable to provide a clear police record check. You will obtain your police check during the first year of the program under the direction of faculty.

Prior to going on your field placement, you must have your CPR and Standard First Aid Certification. This must be obtained at your own expense.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
Accepted applicants must supply proof of a satisfactory medical examination and immunization prior to going on placement in Semester 3.

DEGREE COMPLETION:
Graduates can be granted credit toward Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Windsor, and admission to the Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree in Disability Studies at Ryerson University

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:

$2,220.00
$400-600

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students click here.

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