DSW108- Person Directed Supports and Services

COURSE INFORMATION:

Admission Requirements
  • Grade 12 or OSSD Equivalent
  • Mature Student with Wonderlic SLE min. cut score minimum 14 on test
  • Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): As a student in this on-campus program, you will require a mobile computing device that meets the specifications outlined by your program
  • Textbook: Person Directed Planning PDF

Course Fees: $485.00
Other Compulsory Fees: Inclusive
Course Hours: 45 Hours
Course Intake: Every Monday
Department: PT – Continuing Education
Registration: Nativetc.com



COURSE OVERVIEW

In this subject, students will learn the principles and values of person directed planning and facilitation when working with persons with developmental disabilities. The goal of this work is to enable persons with developmental disabilities to live independently as possible in the community and to support their full inclusion in all aspects of society. Students will also learn the six underlying principles that support the person directed planning and facilitation process.


TRAINING LOCATIONS

North Bay Campus or Online – www.nativetc.com


Part 1: Introduction to Person Directed Planning

Part 2: Person Directed Planning Moving Towards Inclusion

Part 3: Person Directed Planning and Facilitation

Part 4: Good Practice Guidance for Person-Directed Planning and Facilitation

Part 5: Accountability

Part 6: Core elements of person-directed planning: person, team members, the plan

Part 7: Person-Directed Planning and Facilitation Approaches

Part 8: Code of Ethics Key Areas of Commitment for Person-Directed Planning Facilitation

Knowledge Competencies
Identify and select person-directed supports and services that respect and promote self-determination for people with developmental disabilities.

Outline and describe how to extend leadership in the development of inclusive communities.

Skill Competencies
Apply person-directed supports and services that respect and promote self-determination for people with developmental disabilities.

Demonstrate leadership in the development of inclusive communities.