Diploma in Live-in Caregiver

This course will assist in introducing medical terms and abbreviations with corresponding definitions, spelling, and pronunciation using a body system approach. Basic anatomy and physiology are incorporated to understand the structure and function of organs and systems in the human body.

The goal of the course is to improve the knowledge, confidence, and skill of caregivers and support workers. It helps develop insight and confidence in the approach and skills as a caregiver for Children.

This course introduces the student to theoretical concepts that support the foundation of their work as Early Childhood Educators. Students will learn how developmental theory guides their work with children, families, and communities. The student will explore how children grow and develop from pre-birth to adolescence. An emphasis will be placed on the early years, birth to five years old. The student will gain a clear understanding of developmental domains. The student will learn how to provide an optimal learning environment for children in early years programs.

This course is developed to offer the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a role as a caretaker to children and adults.

This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to establish, implement, and maintain healthy and safe environments in home settings. In this course, students will examine the overall health and safety needs and apply that information to the role of the Caregiver. Emphasis will be placed on creating practices to promote health and well-being while helping them establish positive habits and attitudes toward health and safety for children with additional support needs in an inclusive home environment.

This course covers health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood education settings. Students will learn policies and procedures used in early learning and child care programs. Students will learn about health related symptoms and characteristics. Students will consider the importance and implementation of safety policies and procedures. Students will learn about nutrition and individual needs and preferences for children. Students will reflect on their personal wellness and the impact it has on the students’ work in early learning and child care environments.

This course focuses on the practical use of positive guidance approaches in early learning and child care environments. Students will learn how child development, environment, and relationships impact children’s behaviour.

This course focuses on the importance of culturally competent care and develops essential tools required for assessing the cultural environment to increase awareness, acceptance, and understanding of the role of culture and diversity on Care provider perceptions.

This course explains the impact a developmental disorder or disability can have on a child and their family. This course emphasizes maintaining health and wellness and describes the importance of practice in support work when working with children and adults with illness and disability. The student will also learn how to work with children dealing with challenges and developmental disorders by implementing behavioural and support strategies to develop therapeutic relationships.

This course focuses on what it means to be a professional caregiver and practices associated with professionalism. It focuses on the significance of professionalism when working with children and families. This course also elaborates the caregiver's role in managing the home to create a safe environment for the children.