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.
Textbooks and Booklists
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
Course Dates and Fees
2025 Winter Term - Distance Education
DISA-1005 Direct Support Worker
Location: Online
Dates
Delivery
Instructor
Section
Cost
Actions
Jan 06, 25 - Apr 05, 25
C. Janz
264602
$459
Feb 01, 25 - Apr 30, 25
C. Janz
264603
$459
Mar 01, 25 - May 31, 25
C. Janz
264604
$459
Location: Online
Dates
Jan 06, 25 - Apr 05, 25
Delivery
Instructor
C. Janz
Section
264602
Cost
$459
Dates
Feb 01, 25 - Apr 30, 25
Delivery
Instructor
C. Janz
Section
264603
Cost
$459
Dates
Mar 01, 25 - May 31, 25
Delivery
Instructor
C. Janz
Section
264604
Cost
$459
2025 Spring Term - Distance Education
DISA-1005 Direct Support Worker
Location: Online
Dates
Delivery
Instructor
Section
Cost
Actions
Apr 01, 25 - Jun 30, 25
TBA
267363
$459
May 01, 25 - Jul 31, 25
TBA
267364
$459
Jun 01, 25 - Aug 31, 25
TBA
267365
$459
Location: Online
Dates
Apr 01, 25 - Jun 30, 25
Delivery
Instructor
TBA
Section
267363
Cost
$459
Dates
May 01, 25 - Jul 31, 25
Delivery
Instructor
TBA
Section
267364
Cost
$459
Dates
Jun 01, 25 - Aug 31, 25
Delivery
Instructor
TBA
Section
267365
Cost
$459
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