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EDCS 1540 Interpers Commun/Interpers Relation (3,0,0) EDCS 1540 Interpers Commun/Interpers Relation (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Self-awareness is a foundation for the development of competent human service workers. By focusing on personal development this course offers an opportunity to learn and use interpersonal communication skills effectively. Students will also be introduced to knowledge and skills that increase effectiveness in helping relationships with client populations. Topics such as group dynamics, assertive behavior and conflict management will be covered.
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EDCS 1580 Introduction to Human Service Professional Practice (3,0,0) EDCS 1580 Introduction to Human Service Professional Practice (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students are introduced to professional human service practice. Topics include professional values, ethics, conduct, and strategies for self-care. Specific to the field of education assistant and community support, students learn about their professional roles in school and community environments.
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EDCS 1590 Practical Skills for Community and School Support Workers (3,0,0) EDCS 1590 Practical Skills for Community and School Support Workers (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Education Assistant and Community Support students are introduced to the practical aspects of supporting individuals with disabilities in classroom, community, and home settings. Students participate in three learning modules during the semester that examine a variety of health care, educational, and social supports, and which vary according to local need. This course is designed to provide instruction for students working in small community and rural settings. Students must complete two of their three modules in Augmentative Communication 1 and Basic Health Care 1.
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EDCS 1640 Foundations of Education Assistant and Community Support Work (3,0,0) EDCS 1640 Foundations of Education Assistant and Community Support Work (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students are introduced to the theory and perspectives related to supporting individuals with exceptionalities and their families. Students learn about historical movements, inclusive practices, and strategies for teaching. Specific exceptionalities, their characteristics, and etiology are also discussed.
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EDCS 1650 Understanding Behaviour: Learning for Independence (3,0,0) EDCS 1650 Understanding Behaviour: Learning for Independence (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This course introduces students to non-aversive intervention strategies for dealing with problem behavior. Students will learn the role of team approach, individual program planning and ethics in the development of a behavior support plan. An educative approach to behavior change is emphasized.
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EDCS 1660 Health Care Principles (3,0,1) EDCS 1660 Health Care Principles (3,0,1)Credits: 3 credits This course overviews the theory and application of preventive health care planning and personal care principles. Areas of study include body mechanics, basic anatomy and physiology of body systems, nutrition, recognition of illness, referral procedures to health care services and issues related to basic pharmacology. Ethical and legal concepts of human service work in relation to health care practice will be discussed.
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EDCS 1680 Field Work (0,2,14P) EDCS 1680 Field Work (0,2,14P)Credits: 4 credits This course requires students to be in the field two days per week and to attend weekly two hour practicum seminars. At this time such topics as team work, time management, advocacy, sexuality and family support for individuals with challenges will be discussed, in addition to practicum related issues/concerns. There will be a two week block fieldwork experience at the end of this course.
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