Those who like working with people and believe everyone has the right to live life to the fullest should look into the training Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Disability Support Worker program offers need to be a community service worker, supportive living worker, educational assistant or life enrichment worker. Disability support workers are entrusted with the basic personal care of participants of all ages in residential and vocational settings. Students will need strong communication skills, a common-sense approach to problem solving, an intuitive understanding of human behaviour and a steady personality.
Disability Support Worker is a one-year certificate program offered at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon campus. Learn from experienced instructors how to provide compassionate, respectful care for individuals with challenging needs and disabling conditions. Students will develop knowledge and practical skills in:
Practical experience is an essential part of a student's program. Students will get direct experience helping individuals in two practicums with residential, vocational centre-based or community-based agencies. In caring, secure and stimulating environments, students will develop their skills in providing basic care, planning programs and implementing activities.
When students graduate, students will be qualified to work as a disability support worker, supportive living worker, educational assistant, vocational training worker or community residential worker. Work environments include health care and long-term care facilities, educational institutions, group homes and more. Look for job opportunities with community-based agencies, school systems and government agencies.
| Level | Undergraduate Certificate |
| Discipline | Arts and Humanities |
| Duration | 9 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | CAD 150 |
| Tuition Fees | CAD 19400 |
| Campus | Saskatoon |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 81 |
| PTE | 63 |
| Duolingo | 105 |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
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| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 50.0%
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