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those who have been requested to have this from
our community partners;

— Acurrent criminal record check from the Ministry
of Justice. Some types of criminal records may
limit or prohibit acceptance in field placement;
acceptance into field placement is a requirement
for program promotion;

— Current résumé; and
— Personal statement of interest (250 words).

Information on these requirements can be found in
the application package.

An orientation session is required and will be
arranged by the program designate.

Students applying to the diploma program
immediately following

completion of a Human Services certificate program,
may request that the contents of their file be
transferred.

Program Courses

EACS 155 - FOUNDATIONS OF PRACTICE

This course introduces students to the theory and
philosophical perspectives necessary for working
with individuals who are challenged by a disabling
condition. Values regarding service delivery are
explored through an historical review of the disability
movement and an examination of new initiatives

and trends. This course also explores the impact of
specific challenging conditions on the individual, the
family and the service providers’ practice. Through
personal reflection and research, the roots of person
centred support will be explored and students

will develop their own personal and professional
philosophy of support work.

EACS 156 - SUPPORT STRATEGIES

This course focuses on support strategies used
with individuals who have disabilities. The analysis
and understanding of behaviour as a means of
communication is explored. Strategies are learned
and practised in context to support individuals with
the development of pro-social skills, life, vocational,
and academic skills. An awareness of issues related
to healthy sexuality and the ethics of touch are
explored. Emphasis is placed on the ethics of support
work and effective implementation of strategies

to support individuals with disabilities to be as
independent as possible.

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EDUCATION ASSISTANT & COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

EACS 160 - CLASSROOM
SUPPORT STRATEGIES

Focuses on the development of knowledge, skills and
attitudes necessary for paraprofessionals to perform
their roles and responsibilities as members of a
multidisciplinary team to integrate all children into
inclusive school settings.

EACS 161 - PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING

This course focuses on the need for planning,
advantages and disadvantages of planning and the
key elements of the planning process. The course
examines how to identify and obtain information
relevant to planning, formulation of long and
short-term objectives, prioritization of objectives,
and translation of objectives into action. Emphasis is
placed on viewing planning as a dynamic process and
analysis of human interaction as part of the planning
process. Models for structuring positive interaction of
all planning team members are reviewed.

EACS 165 - HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Designed to introduce the essential concepts of
health and wellness with emphasis on six dimensions
of wellness including: emotional, intellectual,
spiritual, occupational, social and physical. Students
will examine health and wellness from two
perspectives. The first includes the examination of
wellness in the students’ lives with emphasis on
developing strategies to increase resiliency and well
being in the work place. The second dimension will
focus on ways in which the wellness of others can
be enhanced in a respectful, person-centred way
that values personal choice and preferences. The
course will emphasize the importance of lifestyle
changes being self-directed and on understanding
ways in which we can support change in others and
ourselves. Lecture, interactive exercises and group
discussions will be used to explore a variety of topics
including: stress management, diet and nutrition,
ageing, intimacy and relationships, immunity, safety,
lifestyle, developing relationships and quality of life.
The importance of professional accountability and
authenticity in supporting the wellness of others will
be emphasized.

EACS 170 - AUGMENTATIVE
COMMUNICATION

This course explores alternative forms of
communication for people with little or no speech.
Non-speech communication programming is
examined through review of normal and disordered
language and the strengths and weaknesses of
various augmentative communication systems.
Communication systems studied include sign
language and other manual systems, pictogram/
ideogram communication and electronic systems.

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EACS 179 - APPLICATION OF
THEORY TO PRACTICE

This course provides an overview of the role of the
Special Education Assistant and of the Community
Support Worker. Codes of ethics, standards of
practice, relevant policies and their application to
practice are discussed as well as the practice of
working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Content
focuses on integration of relevant theory from other
CCSW courses into practice to enhance theoretical
learning. Students will develop short- and long-term
professional goals and objectives and develop a
professional portfolio in preparation for employment
or continuing education.

EACS 195 - PRACTICUM I

Provides students with an opportunity to work

and observe in an educational or community living
setting under the direction of college instructors and
on-site staff. The focus of this practicum is to provide
students with an opportunity to interact with children
or adults with diverse abilities, to develop objective
documentation skills and to observe the techniques
and procedures used by on-site staff.

EACS 196 - PRACTICUM II

An opportunity for students to demonstrate their
abilities in field settings. It provides students with
opportunities to learn experientially and to apply
concepts from the classroom. Practicum offers
students opportunities to self-evaluate and receive
feedback about their knowledge, skills, abilities and
attitudes in the field of Classroom and Community
Support. This is a five-week block practicum requiring
twenty-five practicum days (20 on-site).

ENGL 110 - COLLEGE COMPOSITION

English 110 is about thinking and writing. You will
learn how to develop and express informed opinions
on issues that matter. You will also learn about
research, editing, and expository and persuasive
academic writing forms.

Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in English
Studies 12 or equivalent or LPI level 4.

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