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This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2003-2004 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the on-line version will prevail.

Effective date of this program calendar information, unless otherwise indicated,
is Sept. 1, 2003 to Aug. 31, 2004.


Community Support Worker

Offered at Langley Campus
Start Date: September
Full-time (some part-time seats available)
Description
The Community Support Worker program educates workers to support individuals with mental disabilities. This 13 month certificate program is offered over three semesters. Semester 1 is from September to December. Semester two is from January to May, and Semester three is from September to December. The program is offered full-time with a select number of seats available for day part-time students. Each semester has theory and field practice components that focus on a community development model.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program are qualified to work in a variety of settings (residential, vocational and educational) that support adults and children with mental disabilities.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the general Kwantlen University College requirements, the following specific prerequisites apply to this program:
  • English 12 with a C or better; or recent LPI score 24; or transferable College or University English or ( ABEE 0091 or PSPE 1091) with a C grade or better.
  • 50 hours or more of volunteer work within the last 18 months or current or previous employment in the Human Services field within the last 24 months
  • Two current reference letters of employment or volunteer work.
  • Satisfactory medical assessment by a physician within six months prior to entry into the program.
  • A valid St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid Course, or approved equivalent (2 day program).
  • Personal career letter describing experiences, career interests and aspirations in the human services field.
  • Documentation for the above requirements must be received at the Admissions Office by March 31.
  • An acceptable Criminal Record Search completed within three months prior to entry into the program.
  • An interview with the program coordinator is required for final acceptance into the program.
Content
  • the human services field
  • observation skills
  • personal wellness
  • interpersonal and group skills
  • roles and responsibilities in direct support work
  • ethics and values
  • personal care
  • human development
  • working in schools
  • community living
  • support networks
  • partnerships with parents
  • support strategies (i.e. augmentative communication, program design, pro-active approaches to supporting people who have challenging behaviour).
Semester 1 (Sept. - Dec.)
CMNS 1110 Written Communications
CSWC 1130 Supporting Learning I
CSWC 1170 Intro to Practice
HSWC 1110 Interpersonal Communications
HSWC 1145 Intro to Community
HSWC 1160 Lifespan
Semester 2 (Jan. - May)
CSWC 1250 Working in Schools
CSWC 1230 Supporting Learning II
CSWC 1276 Professional Practice II (practicum)
CSWC 1285 Personal Care
HSWC 1205 Wellness: Taking care of self
HSWC 1210 Group Dynamics
HSWC 1245 Community Living
Semester 3 (Sept. - Dec.)
CSWC 1330 Supporting Learning III
CSWC 1375 Professional Practice III (practicum)
HSWC 1305 Wellness: Self and Others
HSWC 1345 Support Networks
Part-Time Year 1
Semester 1 (Sept. - Dec.)
CMNS 1110 Written Communications
HSWC 1110 Interpersonal Communications
HSWC 1160 Lifespan
Semester 2 (Jan. -May)
CSWC 1285 Personal Care
HSWC 1205 Wellness: Taking care of self
HSWC 1210 Group Dynamics
Year 2
Semester 1 (Sept. - Dec.)
CSWC 1130 Supporting Learning 1
CSWC 1170 Intro to Practice
HSWC 1145 Intro. to Community
HSWC 1305 Wellness (optional)
Semester 2 (Jan. - mid May)
CSWC 1230 Supporting Learning II
CSWC 1250 Working in Schools
CSWC 1276 Professional Practice II
HSWC 1245 Community Living
Semester 3 (Sept. - Dec.)
CSWC 1330 Supporting Learning III
CSWC 1375 Professional Practice III
HSWC 1305 Wellness
HSWC 1345 Support Networks
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Certificate in Community Support Worker.
Subject to approval: Community Support Worker program will offer a diploma semester in January 2004.
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