Field Placement A

DEVS 2030

Course description

Students consolidate academic knowledge and skills applicable to educational and day community settings in approved Ministry of Education settings or in day community agencies. In the capacity of an educational assistant, or community support worker, students assist individuals with developmental, behavioural, social, physical or learning disabilities in reaching academic and life skill goals. Students demonstrate skill-based competency at the professional level required for entry into the Developmental Services field.

Credits

20

Course Hours

280

Prerequisites

(Post Secondary level DEVS 1011 Person-Directed Planning Minimum Grade of 50
or Post Secondary level DEVS 1017 Person-Directed Planning (ODE) Minimum Grade of 50)
and Post Secondary level DEVS 1020 Community Building Minimum Grade of 50
and (Post Secondary level DEVS 2001 Intervention Strategies Minimum Grade of 50
or Post Secondary level DEVS 2024 Intervention Strategies (ODE) Minimum Grade of 50)
and Post Secondary level DEVS 2015 Supportive Counselling Minimum Grade of 50
and Post Secondary level DEVS 2019 Positive Behavioural Supports Minimum Grade of 50
and Post Secondary level DEVS 2027 Prof Practice and Field Prep Minimum Grade of 50
and Post Secondary level HLTH 2000 Health Skills Minimum Grade of 50
and First Aid - DSWR program P
and Immunization - DSWR P
and Vulnerable Sector Police check P
and Health and Safety Certificate P

Students registering for credit courses for the first time must declare a program at the point of registration. Declaring a program does not necessarily mean students must complete a program, individual courses may be taken for skill improvement and upgrading.

For more information, please contact Continuing Education