Social Service Worker-Gerontology
Description
Statistics Canada reports that people over the age of 65 account for nearly 20 percent of the total population. This has created a demand for trained professionals to work with older adults. A lot of our students have multiple career opportunities to pursue upon graduation. This two-year diploma program combines the knowledge, professional values and skill sets of social service to assist older adults to maintain independence and a good quality of life. The program focuses on a holistic strength-based approach, current legislation and best practices.
Along with your studies in mandated government initiatives and service delivery models for working with seniors, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a 220-hour field placement and participate in additional educational training. You will engage in personal reflection and growth, work within a team, apply professional ethics, and successfully achieve the Ministry Vocational Learning outcomes so you can confidently enter the workforce. Once you complete the program, you are eligible to apply for registration in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (see below for more details).
Please note: The SSWG program that starts in January at King Campus runs consecutively through the summer and students will complete the two-year diploma in one and a half years.
Along with your studies in mandated government initiatives and service delivery models for working with seniors, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a 220-hour field placement and participate in additional educational training. You will engage in personal reflection and growth, work within a team, apply professional ethics, and successfully achieve the Ministry Vocational Learning outcomes so you can confidently enter the workforce. Once you complete the program, you are eligible to apply for registration in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (see below for more details).
Please note: The SSWG program that starts in January at King Campus runs consecutively through the summer and students will complete the two-year diploma in one and a half years.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Introduction to Ageing
- Interpersonal Communications
- Anti Oppressive Practice
- Sociology: A Practical Approach
- Communicating Across Contexts
- Gerontological Group and Activation Techniques
- The Retirement Home Industry - Overview and Skills
- Integrative Field Work Seminar
- Therapeutic Program Planning
- Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
- Interviewing and Assessing Older Adults
- Therapeutic Interventions for Dementia
- Integrative Field Work Seminar
- Volunteer Program Management
- Service Coordination and Advocacy
- Death, Dying, Grief and Bereavement
- Integrative Field Work Seminar
- Community Practice
Overview
- Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
- Program type: Diplôme
- Language: English
- Program Code: SSWG
- Delivery Method: Apprentissage mixte/hybride
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.