PART-TIME | WINKLER CAMPUS DISCP-NA Disability and Community Support

This course develops the knowledge and skills students will need to work as a Direct Support Worker or a Direct Support Provider. Students will become familiar with the expectations and responsibilities of the role and the knowledge and skills required to work in a variety of direct support settings. This will include such topics as interpersonal communications, attitudes about disability, legislation and regulations, services settings and models of support and assisting people with intellectual disabilities through all stages of adulthood.