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: September Start, January Start
Campus: College Drive Campus

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Code: 010309
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start, 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. The focus of this program is to enhance the quality of life for older adults using a holistic approach.

Graduates may apply to register with the Ontario College of Social Service Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

Your Future Career

Long-term health care
Retirement homes and assisted living settings
Community care

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

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Admissions Requirements

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U

Curriculum

Semester 1

CMM 125	College Communication I
MHA 180	Introduction to Substance Use
HSP 105	Interviewing and Helping Skills I
PSY 200	Lifespan Development
SOC 100	Foundations of Sociology
GENED	General Education Elective - Online
SSW 101	Introduction to Social Service Work Practice I

Semester 2

CMM 230	Workplace Communications
SSW 104	Introduction to Social Service Work Practice II
SSW 103	SSW Methods: Community Organization
CLT 100	Canada's First Peoples
HSP 160	Interview and Helping Skills II
HSP 165	Mental Health Across the Lifespan
HUM 219	Group Work
HSP 155	Family Dynamics

Semester 3

GER 300	The Study of Gerontology
SSW 294	Accountable Professional
GER 301	Therapeutic Program Planning and Case Management
GER 302	Fieldwork Preparation
GER 303	Death, Dying and Bereavement
GER 304	Volunteer Program Management
GER 305	Leisure, Recreation and Health Promotion

Semester 4

SSW 293	Fieldwork Integration (1st 7 wks)
GER 295	Fieldwork Placement
GENED	General Education Couse

Tuition Fees

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$3022.5	$1154	-	-	$4176.5
2	$3022.5	$1029	-	-	$4051.5

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) - apx. $20.00
Hep B Shots (2nd year) - apx. $75.00

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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