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Georgian College Diploma in Developmental Services Worker (DSWR)
Georgian College

Georgian College

Diploma in Developmental Services Worker (DSWR)

Diploma

2 years

English

Full time

Oct 2025

Blended, On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Diploma in Developmental Services Worker (DSWR) program prepares students to support individuals with developmental disabilities. This comprehensive program emphasizes practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and ethical considerations necessary for working in diverse settings. The training will cover subjects like communication, human development, and crisis intervention, enabling graduates to effectively assist clients in achieving their personal goals.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore various roles such as developmental services worker, case manager, and support facilitator. Career opportunities include working in residential support, community programs, and rehabilitation facilities, where professionals help enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Embark on a rewarding career helping individuals with disabilities

100% graduate satisfaction. Small class sizes. Caring, knowledgeable faculty. Lots of hands-on learning. Active community partners/employers.

Students develop the knowledge and skills required to support people with developmental disabilities across the lifespan. Utilizing person-directed planning, students advocate for self-determination in individuals with developmental disabilities and facilitate the development of natural supports and opportunities for full community participation.

Areas of study include intellectual, physical, and mental disabilities, spectrum disorders, support options, health and well-being, social relationships, active lifestyles, community building, stages of human development, augmentative communication, pharmacology and medication administration, teaching and intervention strategies, support planning for individuals and their family, counseling, and professional development. Students consolidate this learning in fourteen weeks of supervised field placements.

Benefits of studying part-time

  • Register on a course-by-course basis, paying as you go!
  • MORE choices. We are always adding more flexible delivery programs and courses.