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Course Descriptions

 

Human Service Worker
  

  • HSW - 130 Ed Assist in Cross-Cultural Classroom

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to provide Education Assistants with background knowledge and understanding of the administration and organization of schools, including working with diverse cultures. The roles of Education Assistants in the schools, and their relationships with other professional groups, parents and the local community are covered through various methods, Indigenous ways of knowing and an understanding of differing world views are woven throughout the academic material.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Corequisite(s):
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  • HSW - 131 Cross-Cultural Comm Skills in Classroom

    3 Credit(s)
    HSW 131 focuses on the enhancement of cross-cultural communication skills necessary to become more effective Education Assistants and Community Support Workers working in Aboriginal settings. Students will practice and demonstrate communication skills such as active listening, clarification and giving and receiving feedback non-defensively. Students will also learn cultural awareness skills to help them strategize and analyze situations involving cross-cultural communication, conflict management and working in teams.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Human Services Certificate-Educational Assistant/Community Support, Indigenous Focus Program

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • HSW - 132 Cross-Cultural Social Analysis

    3 Credit(s)
    HSW 132 is designed to investigate Indigenous perspectives on social issues at the local, national, and global levels. This course introduces students to a wide range of social issues, starting with the student’s own experiences with social justice and cultural awareness. Using critical thinking and a participatory approach, learners will analyze the historical, political and social factors affecting the issues discussed. An Indigenous lens will be utilized through the use of guest speakers, videos, and supplementary material. Group works and cooperative learning activities will be used. This course is designed for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Human Services Certificate-Educational Assistant/Community Support, Indigenous Focus program

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • HSW - 134 Cross-Cultural Community Support

    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces students to a culturally appropriate approach to working with persons with disabilities. Supports and services that empower persons with disabilities are presented and the strengths of persons with disabilities are emphasized. Issues of devaluation and discrimination towards individuals with disabilities will be identified and discussed. Specific issues surrounding individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds will be discussed. There is a focus on person-centred practice and a strengths perspective.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Human Services Certificate-Educational Assistant/Community Support, Indigenous Focus program


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  • HSW - 136 Holistic Health and Well Being

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to examine and incorporate holistic perspectives in the health of both clients and caregivers. Topics will include self-care and awareness, trauma-informed care and ethical and legal issues related to health care. It will also provide instruction in the basics of personal care for clients. Community resources for health information and support will be explored.

    Prerequisite(s):
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  • HSW - 137 Sup Strat for Skills Dev Cross-Cultural

    3 Credit(s)
    HSW 137 introduces students to the principles of culturally responsible behavior support. Students will investigate current positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) strategies and compare and contrast these with traditional Indigenous approaches to behavior support and intervention. Culturally responsive support strategies for skill development and enhancement of quality of life will also be included.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Corequisite(s):
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  • HSW - 140 Indigenous Focus Human Service Practice Experience 1

    3 Credit(s)
    6-8 hours/week practicum + 3 hours per week
    Students complete a part-time practice placement of 6 to 8 hours per week in an agency, facility, or educational setting for a total of 90 hours. The practice placement site is chosen to complement the course selection and certificate designation, and should take place in a multi-cultural setting. This experience emphasizes a generic approach with a focus on the establishment of a knowledge base, cultural awareness, initial skill development and an understanding of professional expectations. Weekly seminars assist students to make a connection between theory and their practice while building proficiency at self-evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in ENG 116  and C in all 1st term courses -Admittance to the Educational Assistant / Community Support, Indigenous Focus Certificate program.


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  • HSW - 144 Indigenous Focus Human Service Practice Experience 2

    4 Credit(s)
    30 hours/week practicum placement + 3 hours seminar/week
    Students complete a full-time practice placement of 30 hours per week in an agency, facility or educational setting for a total of 180 hours. The practice placement site is chosen to complement the course selection and certificate designation, and should take place in a multi-cultural setting. This experience emphasizes a generic approach with a focus on the establishment of a knowledge base, cultural awareness, initial skill development and an understanding of professional expectations. Weekly seminars assist students to make a connection between theory and their practice while building proficiency at self-evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in ENG 116  and C in all 1st term courses -Admittance to the Educational Assistant / Community Support, Indigenous Focus Certificate program.


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  • HSW - 152 Foundations of Human Service Practice

    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces students to a wide range of social problems through exploration of definition, evidence, causation, consequences, values and intervention. The student will be introduced to a variety of viewpoints, with an emphasis on a critical thinking approach.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Acceptance into the Human Service Certificate Program

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • HSW - 164 Foundations of Community Support

    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces students to a diversity model approach regarding persons with disabilities. Supports and services that empower persons with disabilities are presented and the strengths of person with disabilities are emphasized. Issues of devaluation and discrimination of individuals with disabilities will be identified and discussed. There is a focus on person-centered practice and a strengths perspective.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in all first term HSW courses.

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • HSW - 167 Support Strategies for Skill Development

    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces students to the principles of positive behavior support. Students will learn methods for identifying, observing, measuring, and reporting behavior and skills. Support strategies for skill development and enhancement of quality of life will also be included.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in all 1st term HSW courses

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • HSW - 170 Education Assistant/Community Support Practice Experience I

    3 Credit(s)
    6-8 hours/week practicum + 3 hours seminar/week at NIC
    Students complete a practicum of six to eight hours per week in an agency, facility or school setting. The practicum site is chosen to complement the course selection and certificate designation. This experience emphasizes a generic approach with a focus on the establishment of a knowledge base, initial skill development, and an understanding of professional expectations. Weekly seminars assist students to make a connection between theory and their practice while building proficiency at self evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in all 1st term courses

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • HSW - 174 Human Service Practice Exp II

    4 Credit(s)
    30 hours/week practicum placement for 6 weeks + 3 hours seminar/week
    This full-time, six week practice experience completes the final component of the Community Support Worker and Education Assistant training. Students are placed in an agency, facility or educational setting, supporting individuals with a physical, cognitive, or psychiatric disability. Students must successfully complete this practice experience at an employment readiness level in order to receive their certificate.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in all 2nd term HSW courses

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • HSW - 176 Human Development: 0-12 Years of Age

    3 Credit(s)
    This is the first of two courses on Human Development. It is taught from the perspective of someone working in the Social Service field with their specific needs and interests in mind. This course focuses on pre-conception through the beginning of adolescence. Scientific methods of study, as well as practical issues, are discussed.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Acceptance into the Human Service Educational Assistant/ Community Support, Indigenous Focus Program.

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • HSW - 177 Human Development: Adolescence Onward

    3 Credit(s)
    This is the second of two courses on Human Development. It focuses on adolescence through to old age. The course is taught from the perspective of someone working in the Human Services field, with their specific needs and interests in mind. Scientific methods of study, as well as practical issues, are discussed.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Acceptance into the Human Service Educational Assistant/ Community Support, Indigenous Focus Program.

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • HSW - 190 Education Assistant in the Classroom

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to provide Education Assistants with background knowledge and understanding of the administration and organization of schools. The roles of the Education Assistant in the classroom and the relationship of the Education Assistant with other professional groups in the school and the community are also focal points of study. In order to promote understanding of issues associated with students with special needs, a study of controversial issues in education is undertaken.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in all 1st term HSW courses

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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  • HSW - 250 Advanced Practice Experience

    5 Credit(s)
    30 hrs/week practicum & 3 hrs/week seminar for 8 weeks
    It is expected that the student enrolling in HSW 250: Advanced Practice Experience, is proficient in basic human service worker skills and is ready to move to a more challenging experience. As each practice placement site is unique and may require knowledge and skills specific to its mandate and client population, a contract of learning outcome expectations will be established at the beginning of the practice placement at a meeting between the student, the practice placement supervisor, and the classroom instructor. The student will be supported in her/his learning through weekly seminars.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in all fall Human Services Diploma courses and co-requisite full time enrollment in winter theory courses.


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