About the course

As a Developmental Services Professional, students are embarking on a rewarding career supporting children and adults experiencing life with physical disabilities, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and dual diagnosis. Students will learn how to effectively use a person centered approach and positive behaviour supports to support behavioural, emotional, mental, physical, and social needs. Students will also learn about the stages of human development, spectrum of disabilities, modes of communication, basic nursing skills, medication administration competencies, and the range of community supports.

　　In addition, students will learn the value of working within legislative frameworks as it relates to positive behaviour supports, person centered supports, educational supports, crisis management, and the constructing of a safe, respectful, and quality life. Students will develop advocacy skills through relationship building and the critical thinking skills required to support individuals who live life with physical disabilities, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and dual diagnosis. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Sudbury
Fall (September), 2024	Sudbury
Winter (January), 2025	Sudbury
Fall (September), 2025	Sudbury
Winter (January), 2026	Sudbury

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Cambrian College

For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:

　　Any grade 12 English (C), (U), or (M)

　　Recommended:

　　Computer competency in relevant software

　　Any grade 11 mathematics (C), (U), or (M)

　　Any biology (C), (U), or (M)

　　A valid driver's license

　　Volunteer work/co-op placement in a related area

　　Additional Requirements

　　First Aid and CPR certification prior to the second semester placement

　　Ability to participate in Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training

　　Non-violent Crisis Intervention prior to the fourth semester placement

　　An up-to-date criminal record check is required prior to all field placements. Agencies may not accept students with a positive criminal record check.

　　Ability to assist individuals living life with disabilities in all aspects of daily living as required, including lifting and transferring

　　Up-to-date medical

　　IELTS - 6.0 (no band under 5.5), TOEFL - 550 (paper based test), 80 (internet based test)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

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