Developmental Services Worker (Fast Track)

Overview

Fast Track Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program

Are you looking for personal and professional satisfaction on a daily basis? If so, the Developmental Services Worker (Fast Track) program of Fanshawe College  will guide you toward your goals in just 12 months.

Using a biopsychosocial approach to complex needs, you'll become a highly skilled and reflective practitioner supporting people of all ages to live as independently as possible, while promoting inclusive communities. Your courses will be dynamic with a focus on mental and physical health, interpersonal skills, teaching and positive behaviour supports. And with over 700 hours of field experience with community agencies and school partners, you’ll gain the first-hand experience and confidence necessary for success. You'll also have the opportunity to transfer credits for further education at universities such as Ryerson, Windsor, Calgary and Western. 

Fanshawe DSW program graduates are in high demand. The majority of grads - if not all - find fulfilling employment within six months as direct support professionals, case managers/service coordinators or as educational assistants at a school board.