Diploma in Social Service Worker – Gerontology
This Social Service Worker – Gerontology program from St. Clair College prepares students with the foundational knowledge and core skills required to work in the diverse and challenging field of eldercare.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
May, January
Tuition Fee
$CAD 20,725
Location
Windsor, Canada
About the program
Theories relevant to the Social Service Worker profession, its ethics, values and practice standards, the aging process and the needs of seniors are emphasized.
The Social Service Worker – Gerontology Program from St. Clair College content includes essential Social Service Worker training in interpersonal communication, case management, interviewing, group work intervention, diversity, advocacy, social justice, and community practice.
In addition, a number of specialized courses such as Activation and Restorative Care, Recreation, Leisure and Therapeutic Program Planning, Dementia Care, Adult Development, Death, Dying, Grief and Bereavement and Volunteer Management expand the knowledge and skill base of students beyond traditional social service worker roles.
Program Highlights
- Students who successfully complete the Social Service Worker – Gerontology diploma and the block field placement are eligible for registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and may then use the title of Registered Social Service Worker (RSSW).
- Faculty teaching in the program come with extensive experience in the social work and community sectors.
- Future pathways to success – on completion, students may gain advanced standing towards a Bachelor of Social Work, a Bachelor in Gerontology, a Bachelor in Disabilities Studies, or an Honours Therapeutic Recreation Degree at specific universities.
Career Opportunities
As our population ages, new and emerging job opportunities in the field of gerontology are on the horizon. Graduates may work in a range of settings that provide services to seniors such as retirement and long-term care facilities, health and recreation programs, private home support services, adult day programs, dementia programs, elder abuse services, seniors’ centres, and entrepreneurial initiatives.
Courses Included
- College Writing
- Social Work
- Basic Psychology
- Issues in Diversity
- Interpersonal Communications
- Activation & Restorative Care
- Death, Dying, Grief & Bereavement
- Interviewing for Human Services
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