Developmental Disabilities Counsellor Program
A Reena and George Brown College Partnership Program
A semester (4 months) of training and placement working with people with Developmental Disabilities. An opportunity to gain employer required certifications and hands-on work experience. This program will provide varied experiences in the field of social services.
The DDC Program in partnership with: Kerry's Place Autism Services, Montage Support Services & New Leaf: Living and Learning Together Inc.
One semester (4 months) of training and placement includes:
- In class study with over 25 content/topic areas
- Practice placements in group home and day program support settings
- 192 hours of paid block placement (earn back your investment)
- Classes are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Placement shifts will vary)
Included in the $1500 tuition fee are all books and courses such as:
- Medication & Pharmacology
- Safe Management (Crisis Intervention) Certification
- Standard First Aid and CPR Certification
- Behaviour Management
- Resume & Interview Preparation
- And many more...
NEW!! Humber College Recognition for DDC Graduates
DDC Graduates can now apply for credit toward Humber's Developmental Services Worker (DSW) diploma program's courses:
- Field Practice/DSW.107
- Intervention Strategies/DSW.215
- Pharmacology/DSW.207
- Introduction to Developmental Disabilities/DSW.102
Two Program Offerings per year (Winter and Summer)
Upcoming Program Dates:
Summer 2009 program
- July 6 through October 29, 2009
Winter 2010 Program
Program offered in Partnership with:
UPCOMING INFORMATION SEMINARS:
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Tuition: $1500
Includes all courses and materials
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit an application along with a resume and cover letter. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required. Maximum of 40 applicants will be accepted into the program. Application Deadline: May 8, 2009 Extended Application Deadline: June 10, 2009
STUDENT SELECTION PROCESS:
- All of the applications will be screened.
- Qualified applicants will be called for a telephone screening. (Applicants should have knowledge about the DDC Program)
- An interview will be set up for those who successfully pass the telephone screening.
- An interview will be conducted. The results of your interview will be corresponded to you by mail.
For further information contact:
Last updated January 21, 2009, reviewed Friday, July 3, 2009
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