Duration

2 years

Starting Date

September, January, May

Tuition Fee

$16,649

Location

Toronto, Canada

About the program

Whether you opt for online learning or attend classes in person, your professors will support you throughout your academic journey, and you’ll have ample chances to engage with peers hailing from various regions of Ontario and beyond.

Located at the Ashtonbee campus, the Centennial College’s Developmental Services Worker programme offers students access to expert faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. This vibrant learning environment provides hands-on training and real-world experiences. Students benefit from direct interaction with industry-experienced educators and globally connected guest speakers and have the opportunity to engage in both theoretical and practical learning experiences. With a commitment to student success, this programme ensures that learners receive the guidance and resources necessary to excel in the Developmental Services sector.

The two-year college diploma programme falls under the School of Community and Health Studies and will offer a strong foundation in the field of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This health programme’s curriculum will reflect best practices, current and relevant knowledge and address up-to-date issues. It will emphasize a deep understanding of:

  • Critical and reflective thinking
  • The life experiences of people who have disabilities 
  • The nature of intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and Autism
  • Valued social roles
  • Advocacy

Career Prospects

  • Educational assistant
  • Support worker
  • Residential support worker
  • Family support worker
  • Employment support worker
  • Job coach
  • Community disability worker
  • Integration facilitator
  • Community facilitator
  • Case worker

Interested? Get started today!