 Continuing EducationEducational Assistant Certificate Program
Requirements:
Grade 12 Academic Diploma, Current Criminal & Child Abuse Registry Check, Minimum English Bench Mark 7/8
Potential students may be interviewed
Tuition: $2995
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to the Educational Assistant Program (30 hours)
- Child Development (30 hours)
- Understanding Exceptional Children (30 hours)
- Observation, Record Keeping and Report Writing (30 hours)
- Learning Styles and Instruction (30 hours)
- Life Skills and Social Development (30 hours)
- Understanding Language Development (30 hours)
- Learning Disabilities (30 hours)
- Understanding Behaviour (30 hours)
- Dealing Effectively with Student Behaviour (30 hours)
- Practicum (100 hours)
- Standard First Aid (14 hours)
- Non-Violent Crises Intervention (12 hours)
- Introduction to MS Office (20 hours)
Total hours for all components of the program: 446 hours
Tuition includes the text and supporting materials, Standard First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Introduction to MS-Office.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Acquire the knowledge and skills to work as a team member in a school setting. The student will also develop skills to prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning, use effective strategies for the management of behaviours, and make and document observations appropriate to the individual with learning needs. The student will also gain awareness as to what constitutes a learning disability and become aware of the learning styles of individuals.
Introduction to the Educational Assistant Program (30 hours)
Learn the role and responsibilities of the Educational Assistant in the classroom, as part of the educational team, and within the school system as a whole. Includes the concept of inclusion as well as ethics and professionalism.
Child Development (30 hours)
An overview of human development, especially during school years. Includes physical, cognitive and behavioural development. Understand the factors influencing student behaviour at different ages. Includes an exploration of cultural values and traditions and how these influence a child's sense of belonging.
Understanding Exceptional Children (30 hours)
Learn about various disabilities and their effects on the body, health, behaviour and learning. Specific disabilities – their causes, characteristics and effects on the individual's life and family - will be covered.
Observation, Record Keeping and Report Writing (30 hours)
Learn the EA's role in observation and record keeping, and develop practical methods and formats for documentation. Includes an understanding of assessment, diagnosis and evaluation policy. Develop communication skills to form positive collaborative relationships with teachers, parents and community members.
Learning Styles and Instruction (30 hours)
Discover how learning styles, environments and groupings can assist the learning process, especially for those who need extra assistance. Includes various management and intervention strategies that can be utilized to improve learning. Learn practical techniques to deal with a variety of behavioural problems, including group and individual situations. Supervision skills will also be covered.
Life Skills and Social Development (30 hours)
Learn how to help students grow and develop their personal skills. Help students to meet challenges and prepare for life changes. Includes social skills and promotion of self esteem. Promoting levels of independence will also be covered.
Understanding Language Development (30 hours)
Learn the stages in language acquisition and development and factors that affect this. Includes speech and language disorders and techniques to improve language development in the classroom.
Learning Disabilities (30 hours)
Provides in-depth, practical knowledge about more severe learning disabilities and effective ways to work with affected students. Includes techniques to aid student learning and manage specific behaviours.
Understanding Behaviour (30 hours)
Discover the underlying reasons for specific behaviours, including social, sensory and emotional issues. Learn the ABC's of behaviour, and the role of styles and triggers. Includes consequences, restitution training and finding more appropriate ways to get needs met.
Dealing Effectively With Student Behaviour (30 hours)
Learn practical techniques to deal with a variety of behavioural problems, including group and individual situations.
Practicum (100 hours)
The practicum provides students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and skills in the practice environment.
The following courses are also included in the program. Exemptions may be granted for those who already have current certificates in these courses. This is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (12 hours)
Learn to respond effectively to the warning signs that someone is beginning to lose control. Deal with your own stress, anxieties and emotions when confronted with a challenging situation. Learn how to avoid and take control of an out-of-control situation. Includes oral and physical techniques.
Standard First Aid (14 hours)
The first day includes CPR and emergency techniques such as rescue breathing and choking maneuvers. It also covers allergies, diabetes, injuries and shock plus signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke. The second day includes soft tissue injuries, severe bleeding, impaled objects, internal bleeding and burns. It also covers muscular skeletal injuries (fractures & dislocations), chest and abdominal injuries, seizures, allergic reaction and how to administer the Epi. Pen.
Lifts and Transfers (3 hours) Optional Course
Learn safe ways to lift and transfer people to and from wheelchairs, and use of the Hoyer Lift.
Introduction to MS Office (20 hours)
Learn introductory hands-on skills in Word and Excel. Word topics include tools, tables, tabs and mail merge. Excel topics include tips for entering data, formulas, functions and charts. Email and internet will be covered. Includes specific programs such as Communication Boards and Board Maker.
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