Human Services Continuing Education

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

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

American Sign Language
Saskatchewan Early Childhood Education I Certification courses
Community Mental Health 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

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.

ASL 102 American Sign Language Level 1 Part B

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

Schedule and tuition

What: ASL 101 Level 1 Part A
When: TBD
Where: Online using Zoom
Course Fee: TBD. This doesn't include the required textbook.

Textbook:

Smith, C., Lentz, E.M., & Mikos, K. (2008). Signing naturally student workbook. Units 1-6.

ISBN 978-1-58121-210-5

Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore. Home - Lakeland College Bookstore

What: ASL 102 Level 1 Part B (prerequiste ASL 101 Level 1 Part A)

When: TBD

Where: Online using Zoom

Course Fee: TBD This doesn't include the required textbook.

Textbook:

Smith, C., Lentz, E.M., & Mikos, K. (2008). Signing naturally student workbook. Units 1-6.

ISBN 978-1-58121-210-5

Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore. Home - Lakeland College Bookstore

Online Requirements

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.

Registration

Fall 2023 Registrations open August 9, 2023, close September 1, 2023

Winter 2024 Registrations open November 29, 2023, close January 4, 2024

We recommend registering at least 2 weeks before courses start and no later than so you can get any books and materials before the class starts.

Email records@lakelandcollege.ca for a registration form. There isn't an online registration option at this time.

For registration you'll need this information:

course code and name

Refund

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.

Registrants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

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

Course descriptions

ED 120 Observation & Play - 3 credits

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 and explores how early childhood educators co-construct meaningful play experiences with the child and their family. 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/co-requisites: None

HE 158 Health, Safety & Nutrition - 3 credits

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

HS 155 Positive Behaviour Supports - 3 credits

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

Schedule and tuition

Fall 2023 September 11 - November 17, 2023

ED 120 Observation and Play

Tuition: TBD

Textbook:

Dietze, B., & Kashin, D. (2019). Playing & Learning in Early Childhood Education (2^nd ed.). Pearson.

ISBN: 978-0-13-463927-7

ISBN-13: 978-0-13-756122-3 Home - Lakeland College Bookstore

Winter 2024 January 15 - March 22, 2024

HE 158 Health, Safety and Nutrition

Tuition: TBD

Textbook:

Pimento, B., & Kernested, D. (2019). Healthy Foundations in Early Childhood Settings (6^th ed.). Nelson.

ISBN: 978-0-17-673917-1

ISBN: 9780176827182 Home - Lakeland College Bookstore

Spring 2024 April 15 - June 21, 2024

HS 155 Positive Behaviour Supports

Tuition: TBD

Textbook:

Nawrocki, M. (2017). Thanks for chucking that at the wall instead of me. Chestnut.

ISBN: 978-1-894601-35-1 Home - Lakeland College Bookstore

Register

Fall 2023 Registrations open August 9, 2023, close September 1, 2023

Winter 2024 Registrations open November 29, 2023, close January 4, 2024

Spring 2024 Registrations open March 6, 2024 close April 1, 2024

We recommend registering at least 2 weeks before courses start and no later than so you can get any books and materials before the class starts.

Email records@lakelandcollege.ca for a registration form. There isn't an online registration option at this time.

For registration you'll need this information:

course code and name

Online requirements

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

Refund

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.

Community Mental Health courses

Take courses in Community Mental Health to expand your knowledge or work towards a certificate. Specialized studies build on your Level 3 ECE and are eligible for Professional Development Grant funding from the Alberta government.

Course descriptions

MH 200 Introduction to Mental Health - 3 credits

This introductory course addresses the basic Canadian mental health system. It provides the student the knowledge and skill set to identify mental illness at a basic level. This course examines the relationship between current and past theories and practices. As such, this course examines contemporary debates about poverty, inequality, marginalization, empowerment, homelessness, work related mental illness, substance abuse, sexuality and the role of the mental health practitioner. Pre/co-requisites: None

MH 201 Infant & Toddler Mental Health - 3 credits

This course is designed to provide a foundation in the concepts and theories related to supporting infant/toddler mental health. This course explores infant/toddler mental health with a special focus on attachment theory. Students have the opportunity to learn specific strategies to promote healthy families in relation to supporting infant/toddler social emotional development. Prerequisite: SS 245. Co-requisites: None

MH 203 Understanding Trauma - 3 credits

This course is an introduction to many different forms of psychological trauma. It includes symptomology, long term and short term effects along with treatment options. It also explains in detail the trauma-informed model. Pre/co-requisites: None

MH 205 Families & Community - 3 credits

This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge of factors influencing mental health in the family and the role of community. The focus of this course is to understand the complexity and diversity in families who must negotiate several factors that can impact the family member who has a mental illness. Other topics include assisting families to find strength and build resilience while navigating the mental health system and community resources. Pre/co-requisites: None

YC 203 Counselling Techniques - 3 credits

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the helping/counselling profession through the use of lectures, readings, class discussions and experiential activities. The focus is on developing and enhancing the necessary skills to interview individuals on a one-to-one basis. The course also focuses on the helping process, stages of counselling, basic counselling skills, counselling theories, practical application of theory, ethical issues, values, caregiver stress, burnout and self-care. Students explore their own values and beliefs and how these impact the helping relationship. Prerequisites: HS 42 & YC 102. Co-requisites: None

Schedule and tuition

Fall 2023 September 11 - November 17, 2023

MH 200 Introduction to Mental Health

YC 203 Counselling Techniques (no pre-requisite for this course, no textbook required)

Tuition: TBD

Textbook:

Jenkins, E., Slemon, A., Bilsker, D. with Goldner, E. (2022). A Concise Introduction to Mental Health in Canada (3^rd Ed.). Canadian Scholars Press.

ISBN: 9781773382524 Home - Lakeland College Bookstore

Winter 2024 January 15 - March 22, 2024

MH 203 Understanding Trauma

Tuition: TBD

Textbook: no textbook required

Spring April 15 - June 21, 2024

MH 201 Infant/Toddler Mental Health

MH 205 Families & Community (no textbook required)

Tuition: TBD

Textbook: Janko Summers, S., & Chazan-Cohen, R. (2012). Understanding Early Childhood Mental Health: A Practical Guide for Professionals. Paul H Brookes Publishing Co.

Zero to Three. (2016). DC:0-5: Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood. Zero to Three.

Home - Lakeland College Bookstore

Fall 2023 Registrations open August 9, 2023, close September 1, 2023

Winter 2024 Registrations open November 29, 2023, close January 4, 2024

Spring 2024 Registrations open March 6, 2024, close April 1, 2024

We recommend registering early as courses fill up quickly.

Email records@lakelandcollege.ca for a registration form. There isn't an online registration option at this time.

For registration you'll need this information:

course code and name

Online requirements

Registrations are closed.

Email records@lakelandcollege.ca for a registration form. There isn't an online registration option at this time.

For registration you'll need this information:

course code and name

Your class will be on the college learning management system, Desire2Learn.

Once you're registered you'll receive a link to access your 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

Refund

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

More information

Cancellations

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

Contact

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

Human Services Continuing Education

Introductory American Sign Language

ASL 101 American Sign Language Level 1 Part A

ASL 102 American Sign Language Level 1 Part B

Schedule and tuition

Online Requirements

Online requirements

Recommended skills and qualities

Registration

Refund

Saskatchewan ECE I Certification courses

Course descriptions

Schedule and tuition

Register

Online requirements

Refund

Community Mental Health courses

More information

Cancellations

Contact

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