Community Support Worker - Faculty of Healthcare

Community Support Worker

As a Community Support Worker/Special Needs Assistant graduate you will work with developmentally and psychiatrically disabled children and adults as one-to-one workers and in group home settings. The Community Support Worker program offers both theory and practice associated with providing emotional support, assistance with activities of daily living, team approach care, conflict resolution, strategies for independent living and behaviour assessment and management. Theory and practice will prepare you to work as a caring individual who can assist clients/residents to have opportunity to work toward their maximum level of self-reliance and interdependence. This exciting and challenging career will allow you to work in non-government organizations, government and private agencies, residential care homes for children, youth and adults, and supported employment settings.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 or mature student, Entrance Assessment, TB Test Clearance Report, Completion of a criminal records check - $20 Fee Victoria Ministry of Attorney General

DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Full-time Program Duration

35 Weeks

Includes: Professional Development Days & Stat Holidays
Excludes: Winter Term Break, Spring Term Break & Summer Term Break
Tuition: $9,806 Domestic students / $12,381 International students
Other Fees: Contact admissions department

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

COURSE DESCRIPTORS

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MTI has small class sizes
Smaller class sizes means greater hands on opportunity for MTI students. Students are able to access the instructor more easily and receive more assistance when required.

Students complete 80 hours of clinical skills before going out on practicum
MTI students are well prepared in their skills before going to practicum giving them the confidence to deal effectively with clients on practicum

Instructors have worked in the field
Students benefit from their instructor’s theoretical knowledge as well as their practical experiences.

Instructional methods
Learning occurs through reading, researching, discussions and debates, role plays, simulations, field trips, media presentations, interviewing people in the field and a combination of individual and group work. Students learning styles are accommodated through the variety of instructional methods.

Employment Opportunities
You will be able to find employment in a variety of settings including group homes or as one-to-one workers with clients with intellectual or physical disabilities.

Program
The purpose of the Community Support (CSW) diploma program is to prepare graduates to work with youth and adults with physical or intellectual disabilities.

Multiculturalism
This course looks at the ethnically diverse culture of Canada and the effects of this diversity on the field of Child and Youth Care. Students will be exposed to various ethnic practices and beliefs as well as learning to identify and understand diverse cultures, learning the barriers to effective communication and practice personal cultural competencies.

Child & Adolescent Development
Students cover in depth the behaviour and development of children and teens. Major theories in the field of Child Growth and Development will be studied in relation to children’s physical, social, emotional, cultural and intellectual development. It includes the psychological theories and their relationship to child development, genetics and the environment in child growth, the role of prenatal development and the birth process in child development.

Special Needs
The causes and effects of various childhood and adolescent disorders are explored from an integrative perspective that acknowledges biological, psychological, and social influences and their interdependence. The course will also consider the impact and involvement of community, education, and health organizations.

Activity Planning
This course provides the learner with an introduction to the theory, planning and implementation of recreational activities for children and youth. Students will develop a knowledge base of how to develop and implement recreational programs and activities that are appropriate for a broad population base, and how to develop programs and activities that are sensitive to a youths needs, including ability levels, chronological age and developmental stage.

Guiding Children’s Social Development
This course is designed to cover a foundation of knowledge and skills necessary for guiding social development. The course offers knowledge about broad principles regarding relationship building and behaviour management, and the ability to integrate these principles into a systematic, consistent plan of action.

Health, Safety and Nutrition
Aspects of health and nutrition related to the children and youth are studied. Issues include safety, child abuse, hygiene, emergency procedures, recognition and management of childhood illness. Nutrition and its contribution to health are covered in this course. Students complete a one day first aid course.

Communication
The communication course introduces both the verbal and nonverbal communication process. Students will learn how to communicate effectively with clients and their families, be able to identify communication barriers associated with hearing and vision loss and know how to apply techniques for effective conflict resolution.

Common Diseases
This course will assist the student in understanding acute and chronic conditions of common diseases. Students will be able to apply their knowledge in providing effective care to their assigned caseloads. Topics for discussion will include congestive heart failure, hypertension, arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, hepatitis and sexually transmitted diseases.

Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology covers the broad base for medical terminology, abbreviations and the systems of the body. Students will learn to build medical words using the key components which also include the correct pronunciation and spelling of each term. Students also gain the understanding of proper utilization of terms to describe medical conditions and disease states.

Mental Health
This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of Mental Health Disorders and the effects on the patient, family and other caregivers. Students will be able to identify the signs and symptoms of the more common mental health disorders and provide appropriate care with respect and dignity to the individual.

Personal Care Skills
The practical skills-based outcomes will be taught with a hands-on approach where students will learn the importance of hand-washing, how to prevent the spread of infection, develop safe techniques for assisting with mobility and positioning, assist with personal hygiene/grooming, provide assistance with bowel and bladder elimination and accurately measure and record vital signs.

MS Word Level I
Students will learn the basic concepts of working with MS Word to create reports, letters and research projects.

MS Excel Level I
This course covers the basic skills of Excel, formatting and formulas.

Practicum
Students must successfully complete all required components in the CSYW program to be eligible for practicum placement. Students must complete two practicum opportunities at sites approved by the college. The college locates practicum host sites for students.

Career & Professional Development
This course focuses on preparing our future graduates in the job search and interview process. Students will develop a resume, a cover letter, and interview skills.