Practicum 1 provides students with an opportunity to gain field experience in a Residential or Employment/Day Service setting. This practical experience is supported by coursework where students will debrief about practicum experiences in relation to desired outcomes for persons with disabilities. Students will focus on the principles of The Vulnerable Persons Living with a Mental Disability Act (VPA), as outlined by the Province of Manitoba.
Over the course of the Disability and Community Support Program, students will complete practicum experience in two types of settings. In these settings, students will be introduced to and observe and practice skills required for these Direct Support Professional roles. Practicum-Residential involves working primarily evening hours and at least one weekend. Practicum Employment/Day involves working daytime hours.
