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The focus of this course is to provide students with information on current treatment approaches and practices. Students will examine a selected range of treatment models, including Harm Reduction, the Matrix Model, Brief Solution Focused and Cognitive Models, as well as those approaches currently in use within the province. Relapse and relapse prevention will also be examined as part of this unit...

The four units in this course will provide the students with an overview of the theory and skills related to the helping relationship process. The course will provide a theoretical framework for examining key concepts related to counselling activities and their application. The course will focus in the nature of the counselling relationship key issues and concerns, techniques for effective...

Students will be introduced to the key concepts involved in relapse prevention programming, support and wellness as part of the treatment continuum. Issues of relapse, the stages and indicators as well as factors of relapse will be examined. Students will gain an in-depth look at practical methods of working with clients to manage cravings and thoughts of using substances, emotions, how to refuse...

This course will provide an overview of ethical, legal and spiritual concerns in palliative care. The student will explore the theories of death and dying in relation to various life stages and cultural implications. The student will learn how to provide empathetic and sensitive care to client, family and significant others. This course is offered through OntarioLearn by the host college, Durham...

This course will provide an overview of Comfort Measures in palliative Care. The focus is to provide you with a review of the concepts that can be of most benefit to those terminally ill patients. This course is offered through OntarioLearn by the host college, Durham college.

This course is designed to identify the many types of anger and how to manage and/or modify it. Students will identify their specific anger triggers and how their anger evolved. Personality and behaviour influences will be examined before moving on to comprehensive anger management strategies proven to be highly successful.

This course introduces the student to the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), which is the basis for Intensive Behavioural Interventions (IBI). In addition to basic terminology, students will learn when and how to use these techniques appropriately. Students will also learn how to access and interpret journal publications in the field of autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis.

This course examines Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to core features and diagnostic criteria. This course provides an introduction to a neurodevelopmental and behavioural understanding of individuals with ASD.

This course presents the student with theories, terminology and applications underlying current approaches to teamwork and working with the families of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The focus will be on effective collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, which is essential to successful Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Students will develop the interpersonal, job-oriented...

This course will prepare the student for assisting in planning and mediating transitions for individuals with ASD within and across home, school and community settings from pre-school to adulthood.Topics will include: models for effective transition planning, assessment and evaluation; transition planning across settings and environments; understanding differing perspectives on transitions within...