Certificate in Disability Support Worker

Cumberland College

Canada,Saskatchewan

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8 Months

Duration

CAD 17,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 140

Application Fee

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Canada, Saskatchewan

Type: College

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1974

Total Students: 1,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

400 Burns Ave E, Melfort, SK S0E 1A0, Canada

Certificate in Disability Support Worker

Program Overview

Do you like working with people? Do you believe everyone has the right to live life to the fullest? The Disability Support Worker program offers the training you need to be a community service worker, supportive living worker, educational assistant or life enrichment worker.

Disability support workers are entrusted with the basic personal care of participants of all ages in residential and vocational settings. You’ll need strong communication skills, a common-sense approach to problem-solving, an intuitive understanding of human behaviour, and a steady personality.

Disability Support Worker is a one-year certificate program. You will develop knowledge and practical skills in:

  • basic care skills
  • behavioural support and crisis prevention
  • disability support services
  • exceptionalities and human growth & development
  • interpersonal, professional and employability skills
  • person-centred planning
  • quality of life enhancements