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Human Services Continuing Education

Continuing Education

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Academic Advisor
Human Services Continuing Education
 hsacademic.advisor@lakelandcollege.ca
 780 853 8661
 

When you work with people, there are always ways to enhance your skills or increase your job credentials.

Here are two ways you can do that through continuing education:

  • American Sign Language
  • Saskatchewan Early Childhood Education I Certification courses

Register for Human Services continuing education courses

Introductory American Sign Language

Start learning American Sign Language online with Lakeland College.

Whether you are adding to your professional or personal skills, try our introductory ASL courses: ASL 101 Level 1 Part A and ASL 102 Level 1 Part B.

These courses are part of our American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Studies certificate program.

ASL 101 American Sign Language Level 1 Part A is an introductory course to both American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf culture.

You'll learn how have basic conversations, as well as appropriate behaviour when interacting within the deaf culture.

This is the prerequisite for ASL 102 Level 1, Part B. This continues what was started in ASL 101. Uses the same textbook.

In this course, students are introduced to American Sign Language (ASL), its culture, and to the community of Deaf persons who use this language. Students learn how to have basic conversations as well as use appropriate behaviours within the Deaf Community.

Prerequisite: ASL 101

What: ASL 101 Level 1 Part A
When: TBD
Where: Online using Zoom
Course Fee: TBD
Textbook:
Smith, C., Lentz, E.M., & Mikos, K. (2008). Signing naturally student workbook. ISBN 978-1-58121-210-5.
Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore.

What: ASL 102 Level 1 Part B  (pre-requisite: ASL 101 Level 1 Part A)
When: TBD
Where: Online using Zoom
Course Fee: TBD
Textbook:
Smith, C., Lentz, E.M., & Mikos, K.  (2008). Signing naturally student workbook. ISBN 978-1-58121-210-5
Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore.

Online requirements

If you are thinking about online learning with Lakeland College, there are some basics:

  • you need access to a computer and high speed internet
  • you need the right browser and browser support
  • all of our courses are taught in English
  • you will need to commit about 4-6 hours per week
  • you'll be using Zoom for your class
Recommended skills and qualities

Like any other language, some people learn ASL more quickly and easily than others. These are some of those qualities and skills.

  • prior experience with and sensitivity to the Deaf community
  • strong visual processing skills
  • coordinated and fluid hand movements
  • dedication to practice - required to be fluent

For a complete list of these skills and qualities, check out the ASL & Deaf Culture Studies requirements page.

There are no currently scheduled courses. Please check here or on our online registration platform for more information when the next course is announced.

If you'd like to be contacted when the next course is announced, please submit an interest form:

Would you like to be added to an interest list?*
If you asked to be added to an interest list, we will contact you when the next course is scheduled.
In order for us to reply to you, you must give us consent for Lakeland College to contact you by email regarding courses, news and other event information. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting Continuing Education - Human Services by emailing hsacademic.advisor@lakelandcollege.ca, calling 780 871 5482 or writing Lakeland College, 5707 College Drive, Vermilion, AB T9X 1K5.
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Lakeland College complies with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Alberta. Information
collected on this form is collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the Act for the purpose of administering Continuing Education programming. The information is used in the normal course of operating programs and/or activities of
the college. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information, please contact the FOIP Coordinator by calling, 780 853 8524, writing 5707 College Drive, Vermilion AB T9X 1K5 or emailing FOIP@lakelandcollege.ca.
 

If you withdraw within the first 2 weeks of the start date, you'll be refunded your tuition fees minus a $100 administration fee.

Saskatchewan ECE I Certification courses

Earn your Saskatchewan Early Child Educator (ECE) I certification through Lakeland College.

This first level of certification is required to work 65 hours or more per month at a child care centre.

Three courses, or nine credits, are required. Courses must include topics related to child development, programming and relationships.

You may be eligible for tuition reimbursement. Check out the Child Care Application for Tuition Reimbursement

This course is an overview of the significance of play in the development of the child. It includes the nature and development of play in the environment. The course explores how early childhood educators co-construct meaningful play experiences with the children. Special consideration is given to observing, designing responsive environments, and focusing on children's natural disposition to learn in both indoor and outdoor play spaces. Pre/corequisites: None 

This course examines the health, safety, and nutrition needs of young children. It includes practical applications for supporting these needs in an early childhood environment. Pre/co-requisites: None

The course includes an examination of attitudes, values, and skills within a holistic approach to support social and emotional development in terms of positive behaviours. Opportunities for examining the dynamics of behaviour are provided. This course also discusses various strategies to support the development of social and emotional skills and prosocial behaviour. Pre/co-requisites: None 

Fall 2025 ED 120 Observation and Play September 8 - November 14, 2025
Registration opens on August 6, 2025

Tuition: $523
Textbook: Dietze, B., & Kashin, D. (2024). Playing & Learning in Early Childhood
Education (3rd ed.). Pearson. 

ISBN: 9780137674374 (etextbook)

Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore.

 

Winter 2026 HE 158 Health, Safety, Nutrition January 19 - March 27, 2026
Registration opens on November 26, 2025

Tuition: $523 
Textbook: Pimento, B., & Kernested, D. (2025). Healthy Foundations in Early Childhood Settings (7th ed.). Cengage.

ISBN: 9781778415388

ISBN: 9781778415395 (eTextbook)

Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore.

 

Spring 2026 HS 155 Positive Behaviour Supports April 27 - June 26, 2026
Registration opens on March 25, 2026

Tuition: $523
Textbook: Nawrocki, M. (2018). Thanks for chucking that at the wall instead of me. Chestnut.

ISBN:  9781550597745

Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore.

Winter 2025 Registration is closed for HE 158 Health, Safety, Nutrition.

Spring 2025 Registration opens on March 24.

We recommend registering early as courses fill up quickly.

Your class will be on the college learning management system, D2L.

Once you're registered you'll receive a link to set up a D2L account.

You'll also need:

  • access to a computer and high speed internet

  • the right browser and browser support (see browser requirements)

  • to commit about 4-6 hours per week per course

Your computer system must have:

  • JavaScript and cookies are enabled in your browser

  • Adobe Flash Player 10.1 or greater on a personal computer to use the record audio and record video features. Note: D2L supports HTML5 Video Player and doesn't rely on Adobe Flash and Adobe Flash Player. However, you can still create Flash-dependent video content.

Browser requirements:

  • in Windows you can use Chrome, Edge and Firefox browsers

  • on a Mac you can also use Safari

  • on Apple tablets or mobile only Safari

  • on Android devices only Chrome

If you withdraw within the first 2 weeks of the start date, you'll be refunded your tuition fees minus a $100.00 administration fee.

More information

Lakeland College reserves the right to cancel a course due to low enrolment.

For more information about these courses, please email the academic advisor at hsacademic.advisor@lakelandcollege.ca