Human Services
Community Support Practitioner Courses - Online Delivery
Location
Online
Credential
Diploma
Program Length
Varies/80 credits
Below is the list of the required introductory and advanced courses. Online courses are delivered over 3 semesters each year.
For more information on application and registration dates, as well as refund/withdrawal information, go to the important dates page.
Online course information
Once you've been accepted into the program you will receive information about upcoming courses. This will be available approximately 1 month before the start of class.
You'll be able to register for specific courses on the registration opening date. Please work with the academic advisor to plan what you want to take.
Contact the human services academic advisor if you need help setting up a program plan:
- by email at hsacademic.advisor@lakelandcollege.ca
Notes:
- You must complete all of the year 1 courses before moving on to year 2 courses.
- We recommend you take CO 118 Communications as one of your first 2 courses.
- Check the course descriptions for pre and co-requisites.
Introductory (year 1) required courses
CC 101 Community Support Practitioner Profession - 3 credits |
| This course prepares students for the role of Community Support Practitioner, focusing on professionalism, client-centered approaches, and effective team collaboration within community settings. Pre/corequisites: none. Lecture hours: 45 |
CC 160 CSP Field Placement I - 5 credits |
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This course is an introductory field placement where students have the opportunity to experience a variety of residential and community programs available to clients and their families. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites:Students must have completed or be in the process of successfully completing 4 courses including CC101 with an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater. |
CC 170 CSP Field Placement II - 5 credits |
| Course under development. New fall 2024. Prerequisites: CC 160. Corequisites: Students must have completed or be in the process of successfully completing 8 courses in Community Support Practitioner including HS116 and HS155 with an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater. |
| CO 118 Communication Skills - 3 credits |
| This communications course focuses on the development of academic and practical Human Services related writing skills. Students develop critical thinking skills and strategies for integrating their own ideas with those of other authors following APA guidelines for quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing source material. Students also develop skills in resume and cover letter writing, and in crafting other written documents used in the human services related workplace. Pre/co-requisites: None |
| HS 114 Lifespan Studies I - 3 credits |
| This course provides students with an understanding of the developing child from birth to five years. It traces the changes that occur physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually during this period in an individual's life. Pre/co-requisites: None |
| HS 115 Foundations of Inclusion - 3 credits |
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This course introduces students to inclusive attitudes and approaches in the context of disability studies. Students develop an awareness of the nature of disability, neurodiversity, and developmental diversity, and explore the bias, stigma and systemic challenges which often create barriers to inclusion and support. Students gain the knowledge and skills required for person-centered, inclusive practices. Pre/corequisites: None |
HS 116 Intersections of Wellness - 3 credits |
| This course is designed to expose Community Support Practitioner students to the impact of a chronic condition on the life of an individual. Students develop a general understanding of prevalent chronic conditions and the ongoing maintenance care requirements. Pre/corequisites: 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 |
| HS 183 Personal Assistance Awareness - 3 credits |
| This course provides the human services worker with a basic understanding of personal assistance practices for supporting individuals with physical limitations and disabilities. Students are introduced to personal care skills and medical procedures, focusing on activities for daily living (ADL), which are essential to supporting children, youth, and adults with physical limitations and disabilities across different settings. Pre/co-requisites: None |
HS 214 Lifespan Studies II - 3 credits |
| This course assists students in understanding the changes--physical, cognitive, social, and personality--that take place from middle childhood through to adulthood. Theoretical perspectives of human development are examined, providing a comparison of various assumptions and principles about growth and behaviour. Prerequisite: HS 114. Co-requisites: None |
| HS 240 Family Studies - 3 credits |
| This course is an introduction to the Family. The focus of this course includes various ways of viewing family, diversity, economics, and social influences that determine the family's ability to thrive in society. Students have the opportunity to explore different theoretical ways of viewing the family. The course also explores issues of marriage, variations in families, parenting, crises, separation, divorce, and remarriage as well as provides practical suggestions in working with families as they face many challenges. Pre/co-requisites: None |
| HS 242 Intercultural Competencies - 3 credits |
| This course is designed to develop interpersonal and intercultural awareness, attitudes, knowledge, and skills. Students explore their own worldviews and assumptions with the goal of reducing bias, fostering awareness and inclusivity, and promoting advocacy. The course offers students an opportunity to examine different ways of knowing, communicating, and navigating conflicts while building interpersonal and intercultural relationship skills. Pre/corequisites: None |
Advanced (year 2) required courses
CC 202 Lifespan Studies III - 3 credits |
| Course under development. New fall 2024 |
CC 203 Accessing Systems of Support - 3 credits |
| Course under development. New fall 2023 |
CC 204 Death, Dying and Bereavement - 3 credits |
| Course under development. New fall 2023 |
CC 260 CSP Field Placement III - 5 credits |
| Course under development. New fall 2024. Prerequisites: CC 170. Corequisites: Students must have completed or be in the process of successfully completing YC203 and YC236 with an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater. |
CC 270 CSP Field Placement IV - 5 credits |
| Course under development. New fall 2023 |
| HS 225 Supporting Diverse Needs - 3 credits |
| This course provides students with an understanding of person-centered, strengths-based approaches to supporting diversity and promoting positive outcomes for those with disabilities. Discussions, activities and case studies provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to engage in critical inquiry about minimizing barriers to access, supporting diverse needs and engaging in advocacy. Prerequisite: HS 115. Corequisites: None |
| HS 230 Sensory Development - 3 credits |
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This course examines brain development and sensory processing as it relates to planning activities for children. Special emphasis is placed on sensory processing differences. This course explores strategies in relation to designing and adapting environments to meet the needs of children. Pre/co-requisites: None |
YC 202 Trauma Informed Practices - 3 credits |
| This course provides students with an understanding of the nature, dynamics, and trauma-related effects of different forms of adversity, including abuse, violence and neglect. Students examine evidence-based practices for working with children and youth who have experienced trauma using a contextual and relational lens. Concepts discussed in this course are applied to a variety of settings and relationships and include an overview of secondary or vicarious trauma and self-care. Prerequisites: CC 170 or ED 110 or YC 225. Corequisites: None. |
| YC 203 Foundational Skills in Interviewing - 3 credits |
| This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the helping 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 helping, basic interviewing 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 242 & YC 102. Corequisites: None |
| YC 211 Family Support & Engagement - 3 credits |
| This course emphasizes the dynamics, functions, and elements of family systems. The course is taught using lectures, class discussion, a hands on assignment and guest speakers. Students are given the opportunity to apply what they are learning and to examine their own family of origin and its impact on the CYC professional. Prerequisite: HS 240 & YC 236. Corequisites: none. |
| YC 236 Assessment and Intervention - 3 credits |
| This course is designed to combine knowledge related to intervention and case management procedures in human services. Students are provided with a variety of intervention strategies. The students develop their skills relating to case management for children, youth and families who face adversity. Pre/corequisites: None |
Electives - choose one in year 2
| ASL 101 American Sign Language I Part A - 3 credits |
| 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. Pre/co-requisites: None |
| 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. 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 |
| 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 |
| YC 218 Animal Assisted Interventions - 3 credits |
| 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 |
About practicums
You need a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) to be eligible for your practicum/field placement.
Practicums are offered in the fall and winter terms.
Withdrawal and refund policy
You can find this information on the important dates page.
Please note: Lakeland College reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment.