Human Services Continuing Education

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

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

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

Animal Assisted Interventions

This course is part of our Animal Assisted Wellness certificate.

Course description

Animal Assisted Interventions is a unique and growing field in working with children, youth, and families. This course explores why/how qualified practitioners partnering with animals can be such an effective helping modality. An overview of the different ways animals can partner with practitioners to help people is provided. Students should take this course to gain a better understanding of the human - animal bond and the potential benefits of partnering with animals in practice.

Pre/co-requisites: None

Schedule and tuition

Winter 2024 Jan 15 - Mar 22, 2024
YC 218 Animal Assisted Interventions
Tuition: $517.30
Textbook: no textbook required

Spring 2024 April 22 - June 21, 2024
YC 218 Animal Assisted Interventions
Tuition: $517.30
Textbook: no textbook required

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

Registration

Winter 2024 Registrations open Nov 29, 2023, close Jan 4, 2024

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

We recommend registering early as courses fill up quickly.

To register, please visit our online registration platform and select the course you're interested in.

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.

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: $724.00 (fee 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.

What: ASL 102 Level 1 Part B (pre-requisite: ASL 101 Level 1 Part A)
When: TBD
Where: Online using Zoom
Course Fee: $724.00 (fee 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.

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

To register, please visit our online registration platform and select the course you are interested in.

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.

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/corequisites: 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

Winter 2024 Jan 15 - Mar 22, 2024
HE 158 Health, Safety and Nutrition
Tuition: $517.30
Textbook:
Pimento, B., & Kernested, D. (2019). Healthy Foundations in Early Childhood Settings (6^th ed.). Nelson. ISBN 978-0-17
673917-1 or ISBN 9780176827182
Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore.

Spring 2024 April 22 - June 21, 2024
HS 155 Positive Behaviour Supports
Tuition: $517.30
Textbook:
Nawrocki, M. (2018). Thanks for chucking that at the wall instead of me. Chestnut. ISBN 978-1-894601-35-1
Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore.

Winter 2024 Registrations open Nov 29, 2023, close Jan 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.

To register, please visit our online registration platform and select the course you're interested in.

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

Winter 2024 Jan 15 - Mar 22, 2024
MH 203 Understanding Trauma
Tuition: $517.30
Textbook: no textbook required

Spring April 22 - June 21, 2024
MH 201 Infant/Toddler Mental Health
MH 205 Families & Community (no textbook required)
Tuition: $517.30/course
Textbook: Janko Summers, S., & Chazan-Cohen, R. (2012). Understanding Early Childhood Mental Health: A Practical
Guide for Professionals. Paul H Brookes Publishing Co.
Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore.

Winter 2024 Registrations open Nov29, 2023, close Jan 4, 2024

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

We recommend registering early as courses fill up quickly.

To register, please visit our online registration platform and select the course you're interested in.

Online requirements

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

Animal Assisted Interventions

Introductory American Sign Language

Online requirements

Recommended skills and qualities

Saskatchewan ECE I Certification courses

Community Mental Health courses

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