College Diploma - Developmental Services Worker - Accelerated (0162)

Program Description

Students that love to work with people and want career options and hope to make a difference in the world. Supporting people living with a disability, such as Autism or Down Syndrome, is a great way to do just that.

Confederation College’s Developmental Services Worker program will give students the skills and experience they need to support individuals in living their life to the fullest. Coursework includes study in developmental disabilities, teaching strategies, health promotion, augmentative communication and assistive technology, pharmacology, dual diagnosis, trends and issues, behavioural supports, counselling skills and community development. Students that believe in inclusion, individualization and empowerment for all people in the community, this program will help them reach those goals.