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Diploma in Development Services Worker

2 Years On Campus Diploma Program

Georgian College

Program Overview

Students develop the knowledge and skills required to support people with developmental disabilities across the lifespan. Utilizing person directed planning, students advocate for self-determination in individuals with developmental disabilities, and facilitate the development of natural supports and opportunities for full community participation. Areas of study includes intellectual, physical and mental disabilities, spectrum disorders, support options, health and well-being, social relationships, active lifestyles, community building, stages of human development, augmentative communication, pharmacology and medication administration, teaching and intervention strategies, support planning for individuals and their family, counselling, and professional development. Students consolidate this learning in fourteen weeks of supervised field placements.

Program Key Stats

$16364 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U), Secondary or high school transcripts with proof of graduation, subjects taken, and grades received, Math and English credits are required at the Grade 12 level, Test scores: TOEFL iBT of 79, IELTS of 6.0, CAEL of 60.

Career Options

  • Diverse opportunities within the field of developmental services are available in educational
  • community living
  • and day services organizations
  • Job titles include community support worker
  • educational assistant
  • community living counsellor
  • vocational coach
  • senior's program counsellor
  • developmental services advocate
  • supported independent living counsellor
  • home care provider
  • life skills instructor
  • specialized care provider
  • employment instructor
  • family support worker
  • recreation inclusion counsellor and developmental support professional

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