Diploma Social Service Worker - Gerontology (B895)
Course Overview
This program equips students with the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for a rewarding career in the growing field of eldercare. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in social service work ethics and standards while offering specialized training to address the unique needs of the aging population. Graduates will be prepared to provide compassionate, competent support in a variety of senior care settings.
Key Program Highlights
- Core training in social service work, including case management, advocacy, and interpersonal communication
- Specialized courses in Dementia Care and understanding the aging process
- Hands-on skills in therapeutic program planning, recreation, and restorative care
- Comprehensive study of sensitive topics like grief, bereavement, and end-of-life care
- Preparation for diverse roles beyond traditional social work through volunteer management training
Course Overview
This program equips students with the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for a rewarding career in the growing field of eldercare. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in social service work ethics and standards while offering specialized training to address the unique needs of the aging population. Graduates will be prepared to provide compassionate, competent support in a variety of senior care settings.
Key Program Highlights
- Core training in social service work, including case management, advocacy, and interpersonal communication
- Specialized courses in Dementia Care and understanding the aging process
- Hands-on skills in therapeutic program planning, recreation, and restorative care
- Comprehensive study of sensitive topics like grief, bereavement, and end-of-life care
- Preparation for diverse roles beyond traditional social work through volunteer management training
Requirements
Modules
- College Writing
- Introduction To Aging
- Introduction To Social Work
- Basic Psychology
- Issues In Diversity
- Interpersonal Communications
- Activation & Restorative Care
- Death, Dying, Grief & Bereavement
- Interviewing For Human Services
- Group Dynamics - Social Service
- Interpersonal Violence In Canadian Society
- Dementia: Family & Care Giving
- Gerontology Field Work Seminar I
- Case Management
- Volunteer Program Managment
- Community Practice
- Recreation, Leisure & Therapeutic Program Planning
- Gerontology Field Work Seminar Ii
- Gerontology Field Work Seminar Iii
- Gerontology Field Work
