With the Accelerated option of the Developmental Services Worker program, you'll go from student to career in just 12 months. If you believe that having a positive and direct impact on the lives of people with developmental disabilities is a career worth pursuing. And if you are looking for personal and professional satisfaction on a daily basis, Fanshawe's Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program will guide you toward your goals. You'll become a specialist in working with children and adults with developmental disabilities. Your courses will be dynamic with a focus on: disabilities, mental health, counselling, health, pharmacology, teaching, and intervention strategies. As well, you'll learn how to collaborate and build relationships with family members, and to work with the diverse network of support for people with developmental disabilities. You'll also participate in a field placement as part of an agency or school, gaining hands on skills and first-hand experience. When you graduate, you'll be able to work as a support worker, advocate, and educational assistant, or at a board of education.
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These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH: Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
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Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
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Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
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Mature Applicant with standing in the required course stated above |
| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 5.5] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 79]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | The following items are applicable to the program:
- Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level "C" CPR).
- Evidence of Good Health
- Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening, including a check of the Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database
- Pre-Clinical/Placement Condition |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.