School of Health, Human Care and Wellness

Social Service Worker - Gerontology

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

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Code: 010309
Type: Full-Time
Intake: January Start
Campus: College Drive Campus

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Code: 010309
Type: Full-Time
Intake: January Start
Campus: College Drive Campus

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Social Service Worker - Gerontology

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Overview

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).

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Admissions Requirements

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent accepted English language proficiency test to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. Notwithstanding the above, the English proficiency standards required to obtain Study Permits and Temporary Resident Visas from Canadian Embassies vary around the world. The higher English language proficiency standard will apply.

Curriculum

Semester 1

CMM125	College Communication I
MHA180	Introduction to Substance Use
HSP105	Interviewing & Helping Skills I
PSY200	Lifespan Development
SOC100	Foundations of Sociology
GENED	General Education Elective - Online
SSW101	Introduction to Social Service Work Practice I

Semester 2

CMM230	Workplace Communications
SSW104	Introduction to Social Service Work Practice II
SSW103	SSW Methods: Community Organization
CLT100	Canada's First Peoples
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

Tuition Fees

2019-2020 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$2720.24	$1046.72 - 1186.72	$70	-	$3976.96
2	$2720.24	$911.72 - 1051.72	-	-	$3771.96

2019-2020 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – International

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$12422.97	$1696.72 - 1773.72	$70	-	$14266.69
2	$12422.97	$1561.72 - 1638.72	-	-	$14061.69

What You Need - Recommended

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

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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

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 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.

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