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Level 1
Course details
Career Management
CDEV8132
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
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- CoRequisites:
Field Placement I (Sensory Loss Intervention )
FPLT8380
- Hours: 98
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Introduction to Sensory Loss
HEAR8110
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Development of Vision and Hearing Across the Lifespan
HEAR8120
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Understanding Causes of Sensory Loss
HEAR8130
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Orientation and Mobility
HEAR8140
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Professional Practice and Ethical Decision Making
ETHS8040
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Field Placement II (Sensory Loss Intervention)
FPLT8390
- Hours: 168
- Credits: 8
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Assistive Technology
HEAR8150
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Supporting Communication
HEAR8160
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Responsive Strategies for Deafblind
HEAR8170
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Program outcomes
- Discuss the intervenor role and the professional principles that guide the delivery of the services for the deafblind and visually impaired to develop professional strategies and goals for career pathways.
- Develop and implement strategies that reflect the unique hearing and vision loss of the deafblind individual to support their best quality of life outcomes.
- Assess and demonstrate effective communication practices for individuals who are deafblind.
- Collaborate with others to create an environment that promotes positive social and emotional development and mental wellness for individuals who are deafblind.
- Select and demonstrates orientation and mobility techniques that respond to the needs of the deafblind individual.
- Select assistive devices and technology to enhance an individual’s ability to communicate, access information, and navigate their surroundings.
- Evaluate sensory systems and services to advocate and support deafblind individuals.
- Monitor, document and report on behaviors, performance and progress of individuals.