在课堂学习中，将通过实习机会获得广泛的动手经验，从第二学期的实习单元开始，到第三学期和第四学期的实习单元，继续进行学习。作为一名发展服务专业人士，学生们正在从事一项奖励性的职业，以支持经历发展性和智力残疾的儿童和成年人。学生将学习如何有效开发以人为本的方法，以支持儿童和成人的情感，心理，身体和/或社会需求。自闭症谱系障碍，唐氏综合症和胎儿酒精谱系障碍是您将在程序中学习的内容的示例。
As a Developmental Services Professional, students are embarking on a rewarding career supporting children and adults experiencing life with physical disabilities, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and dual diagnosis. Students will learn how to effectively use a person centered approach and positive behaviour supports to support behavioural, emotional, mental, physical, and social needs. Students will also learn about the stages of human development, spectrum of disabilities, modes of communication, basic nursing skills, medication administration competencies, and the range of community supports.<br><br>In addition, students will learn the value of working within legislative frameworks as it relates to positive behaviour supports, person centered supports, educational supports, crisis management, and the constructing of a safe, respectful, and quality life. Students will develop advocacy skills through relationship building and the critical thinking skills required to support individuals who live life with physical disabilities, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and dual diagnosis.