DISA-1005Direct Support Worker
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.
This course is presently not being offered by this program. Please check back later.
