| Semester
One |
DSWP
1000 Positive Behavioural Supports 1
Students are provided with the opportunity to learn a variety
of theoretical and practical methods for assisting individuals
to develop pro-social behaviour and skills in least restrictive,
self-determined, and inclusive ways. |
DSWP
1001 Person Centred Planning
Person Centred Planning is an approach to organizing services
and support in the community for children and adults who are
labeled as handicapped. |
PSYC
1000 Developmental Psychology
A course in human development that will examine how and why
we change over time in personality, behaviours, thinking, social
relations, roles, etc. |
DSWP
1002 Applied Health Sciences 1
Provides an overview of the structure and function of the human
body. Included are disorders, their cause, etiology, treatments
and prevention. Students study basic microbiology and the role
of microbes in health and disease. |
DSWP
1003 Introduction to Exceptionalities
The causes, prevalence, identification and remediation of exceptionalities
and the resources available to meet these needs is discussed.
A special emphasis is placed on prevention. |
DSWP
1004 Social Issues
Examines the historical development of services to people with
disabilities with emphasis on how the nature of prevailing attitudes
and perceptions molds services and assists in the creation of
devalued and dependent roles for recipients. A new paradigm
which focuses on the development of supports is presented. |
DSWP
1005 Current Issues 1
An examination of controversial, timely and relevant issues
that confront professionals in the Developmental Services field. |
PLAC
1000 Placement Seminar:
Students will identify and explore relevant placement issues
through in-class exercises, and planning and participating in
a one day workshop involving second year students, faculty,
and resource people from community agencies. |
| Semester
Two |
DSWP
1006 The Helping Relationship
An examination of the theoretical and interpersonal skills required
to make effective helping possible.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 |
DSWP
1007 Positive Behavioural Supports 2
Students will employ appropriate and effective teaching strategies
in supporting individuals to develop appropriate pro-social
behaviours and skills across a variety of community based environments.
The primary goal is to enhance opportunities for inclusion,
while maximizing participation and independence in daily living.
Prerequisite: DSWP 1000 |
DSWP
1008 Person Centred Strategies
This course is a continuation of Person Centred Planning.
The student will add goals, objectives and intervention strategies
to the previously written information.
Prerequisite: DSWP 1001 |
DSWP
1009 Applied Health Sciences 2
This course is a continuation of AHS 1 and will describe the
structure and function of body systems and the related disorders.
Basic facts of nutrition and how they relate to health and disease
will be presented.
Prerequisite: DSWP 1002 |
PHAR
1000 Pharmacology/Legal Issues
A study of basic pharmacology with a special emphasis on medication
used in the treatment/management of developmental disorders.
The legalities of drug administration will be discussed in
relationship to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Standards required for the Developmental Services Worker,
to ensure a safe and competent professional worker. The practical
aspects of administrating all forms and routes of drugs (except
injectable) as well as drug interactions will be discussed.
This course requires both visual acuity and controlled manual
dexterity.
Prerequisite: DSWP 1003
|
DSWP
1010 Developmental Services
Students examine the social challenges that people with handicaps
face, and look at ways these can be overcome with the assistance
of DSW graduates. Practical applications of Social Role Valorization
are examined. Individual and institutional abuse is discussed.
Strategies for change are examined.
Prerequisite: DSWP 1004 |
DSWP
1011 Selected Topics
A series of seminars, workshops and guest presentations chosen
by faculty and employers on contemporary issues and recent changes
in the developmental services field. |
DSWP
1012 Current Issues 2
Students are provided with the opportunity to examine issues
and trends in the field of Developmental Services, in order
to better prepare themselves to begin to meet the needs of people
while on placement in the 2nd year of the DSW program and beyond.
Prerequisite: DSWP 1005 |
| SECOND
YEAR |
PRAC
2008 Applied Medications Practicum
A supervised placement in a selected community agency where
students competently demonstrate their knowledge and skills
related to the administration of medications. The student must
administer drugs from a minimum of five different classifications
on four separate occasions. This course emphasizes drugs used
in the treatment/management of developmental disorders or aberrant
behaviour. Visual acuity, controlled manual dexterity, and a
sound knowledge of the principles of pharmacology are required
in this course.
Corequisites: PRAC 2013, PHAR 2000,
DSWP 2000 & DSWP 2001 |
PRAC
2009 Individualized Practicum
A two-month, faculty-approved practicum tailored to the student’s
career goals. This may replace one of the four required practicum
modules. Faculty permission is required. |
PRAC
2010 Community Supports Practicum
A two-month supervised practicum in residential work, and support
services for community living. |
PRAC
2011 Educational Services Practicum
A two-month supervised practicum integrated, inclusive public
and high school settings. |
PRAC
2012 Elderly Citizens Practicum
A two-month supervised practicum in elderly services emphasizing
activation and social/recreational services. |
PRAC
2013 Health Care Skills Practicum
A two-month supervised practicum in community services with
people with multiple and complex needs, including the administration
and supervision of medications.
Corequisites: PRAC 2008, PHAR 2000, DSWP 2000 & DSWP 2001 |
PHAR
2000 Applied Pharmacology
This is a two-part course dealing with both theory and practice
in the administration of medications, according to the Standards
as outlined for the Developmental Services Worker by the Ministry
of Education and Training.
Prerequisites: DSWP 1002 & PHAR 1000
Corequisites: PRAC 2008, PRAC 2013,
DSWP 2000 & DSWP 2001 |
DSWP
2000 Health Care Skills Theory
This course provides both theory and simulated practice in a
variety of skills to assist individuals to meet their needs.
Corequisites: PRAC 2008, PRAC 2013,
PHAR 2000 & DSWP 2001 |
DSWP
2001 Current Trends in Society
A weekly seminar to integrate practicum experiences and theory
with an overview of placements, services, and career development
opportunities.
Corequisites: PRAC 2008, PRAC 2013,
PHAR 2000 & DSWP 2000 |
