Course description
Course DescriptionsCollaborative PracticesExplore the principles of leadership and teamwork including decision making, problem solving, conflict resolution, advocacy and lifelong development.Professional PracticesThis course addresses ethical and professional practices in human services, such as personal and professional boundaries, self care, stress management and the role of life long learning.Trends and Issues in Human ServicesStudy human services from a historical perspective. Examine trends, values and issues associated with support for individuals with disabilities, and family functioning dynamics.Family and Society StudiesThis course addresses cultural competency as well as family functioning, parenting and learning from families. Family issues such as violence, neglect and abandonment are explored.Therapeutic CommunicationThis course focuses on specific aspects of effective communication practices and the development of cultural sensitivity and competence.Individualized Program PlanningPrerequisite: EACP 160 Introduction to Exceptionalities or equivalent. This course examines the principles of program plan development, including skills in observation, data collection, goal setting and report writing.Roles of the Community Support PractitionerThis course develops the necessary skills and attitudes to work professionally and competently with people who have physical and/or developmental disabilities.Lifestyle and Behaviour SupportThis course focuses on principles of behaviour to help clients develop self management skills and function optimally in family and community settings.Promoting Health and WellnessThis course introduces the general practice of health maintenance. Key strategies for self care and maintaining health of persons with disabilities are reviewed.Supporting Community InclusionThis course addresses inclusive planning methods and strategies for working with persons with disabilities, utilizing client’s strengths and capacities.Assisting in Medication Delivery for Non Medical StaffThis course studies the medication delivery systems and the role of the non-medical staff in medication delivery.Advanced Topics in ExceptionalitiesPrerequisite: EACP 160, Introduction to Exceptionalities or equivalent.This course builds on previous knowledge and provides an in-depth examination of supportive accommodations and interventions relating to the diversity of disability classifications.Practicum IConcepts and skills learned in the classroom are applied in community settings through placement with educational/community service agencies.Practicum IIPre-requisite is Practicum I or departmental approval.Practicum IIIPre-requisite is Practicum II or departmental approval.Introduction to e-PortfolioThis course introduces you to e-portfolio philosophy and software. Create and maintain an e-portfolio that emphasizes your personal, educational, and career goals.Career Skills EvaluationThis final course in the college success series helps you assess your employment skills and design a professional development plan as you prepare to transition from college to the workplace.
