Durée du programme

20 weeks for a total of 450 hours including an online workshops

Objectifs

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a primary worker in the field of educational and community support to people with FASD
• Promote the social role of the individual by fostering an environment and an atmosphere that meet their primary and secondary needs and respect their human dignity
• Foster educational, residential, academic, professional and community support
• Apply intervention plans in school, residential and community environments
• Report measurable gains and achievement of objectives
• Create awareness within the community to the needs and living conditions of people with FASD
• Work with various stakeholders of the education support services network
• Establish meaningful interpersonal relationships with stakeholders from the professional field, people with FASD and their families
• Connect with other services, including support services, so that people with FASD can obtain a coordination of services, information, and other appropriate services
• Participate upon request in the follow-up of intervention plans
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Provide personal support to the person with FASD and his or her family
• Demonstrate knowledge to ensure effective inclusion in the school and other community setting programs

Conditions d'admission

Aperçu des matières

• History, Definitions, Descriptions, Vocabulary, and Diagnostic Criteria of FASD
• Best Practices
• Behaviour Adaptation
• Disability Management and Support
• Advocacy and Support Awareness
• Sensitivity to Cultural Diversity
• Proactive Prevention Strategies
• Economics and Life Planning
• Communication Skills
• Observation Skills
• Data Collection and Reporting
• Critical Thinking

Renseigements additionnels sur la formation

• This program has 5 online workshops and a discussion board mandatory participation. The online workshops are offered at strategic times 
• This program has a derogation to final pass mark. The minimum pass mark to succeed is 70%. Each courses worth 10% for a total of 60% and the final exam worth 40%.

Sanction des études

Aussitôt qu'il satisfait à toutes les conditions du programme, l'étudiant se voit décerner a certificate of advanced studies en Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Training

Profil étudiant

• This program may interest the person who:
  • Likes to help people who are struggling to adapt;
  • Likes to work as a team while showing autonomy;
  • Shows compassion, patience and empathy;
  • Demonstrates good communication skills;
  • Shows good adaptability skills;