Social Service Worker - Gerontology
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Experience through a field placement opportunity
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2021, College Drive – North Bay
Train hands-on for this in-demand career field and gain the skills necessary to work with Canada's aging population. As the baby boomer generation ages, there is an increased demand for caring professionals with knowledge and expertise in aging. This program will teach you the skills and knowledge required by social service workers to assist older adults in maintaining their independence and enhance their quality of life.
Your Future Career
- Long-term health care
- Retirement homes and assisted living settings
- Community care
- Hospice
- Adult day programs
What You Learn
- Gerontology
- Mental health across the lifespan
- Leisure, recreation and health promotion
- Canada's First Peoples
- Family dynamics
- Therapeutic case management
- Interpersonal skills related to death and bereavement
Note: Graduates may apply to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
CMM125 | College Communication I |
CLT100 | Canada's First Peoples |
HSP105 | Interviewing & Helping Skills I |
PSY200 | Lifespan Development |
SOC100 | Foundations of Sociology |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (Ger Sem 1) |
SSW101 | Introduction to Social Service Work Practice I |
Semester 2
ENG200 | Creative Writing |
SSW104 | Introduction to Social Service Work Practice II |
SSW103 | SSW Methods: Community Organization |
HSP160 | Interviewing & Helping Skills II |
HSP165 | Mental Health Across the Lifespan |
HUM219 | Group Work |
HSP155 | Family Dynamics |
Semester 3
GER300 | The Study of Gerontology |
SSW294 | Accountable Professional |
GER301 | Therapeutic Program Planning and Case Management |
GER302 | Fieldwork Preparation |
GER303 | Death, Dying and Bereavement |
GER304 | Volunteer Program Management |
GER305 | Leisure, Recreation and Health Promotion |
Semester 4
SSW293 | Fieldwork Integration (1st 7 weeks) |
GER295 | Fieldwork Placement |
GENED | General Education Course (Ger Sem 4) |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $2720.24 | $1115.55 | $70 | - | $3905.79 |
2 | $2720.24 | $1094.09 | - | - | $3814.33 |
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – InternationalYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $12795.66 | $1813.09 | $70 | - | $14678.75 |
2 | $12795.66 | $1673.09 | - | - | $14468.75 |
What You Need
What You Need
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
You will also need:
- First Aid / CPR (2nd year) - apx. $80.00
- CPIC (2nd year) - apx. $25.00
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) - apx. $20.00 - $45.00
- Business Casual Clothing (2nd year) - up to $100.00
- Clearance Card (2nd year) - $35.00
Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student flexibility in learning. To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
Certification/Accreditation
Certification/Accreditation
Ontario College Diploma
Students can apply to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
Business Management – 8 months to complete
Human Resources Management – 8 months to complete
Mental Health and Addiction Worker (Intensive) – 10 months (condensed) to complete
Project Management – Information Technology – 8 months to complete
Recreation and Leisure Services (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Recreation Therapy (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Strength and Sport Conditioning (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
*Social Service Worker and Social Service Worker – Gerontology students can earn a second credential in 8 months into either program.
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