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| School | St. Clair College | | |
| Location | Windsor, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 6,933
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
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| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | An OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program. Applicants must also have Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4U or EAE4C. | | |
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Tuition Fees for Fall 2022/Winter 2023. | | |
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| Description | This program prepares students with the foundational knowledge and core skills required to work in the diverse and challenging field of eldercare. Theories relevant to the Social Service Worker profession, its ethics, values and practice standards, the aging process and the needs of seniors are emphasized. Program 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.
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