📖Introduction

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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📚About the Program

Are you dedicated, caring, and enjoy helping others? This Ontario College Graduate Certificate program will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to function as a professional intervenor, assisting individuals with sensory loss. You will make a difference by assisting individuals with combined visual and hearing impairment to acquire practical skills and a positive psychological outlook. Through a combination of theory, simulation, interactive learning and community practice, the Sensory Loss Intervention program will give you the tools needed to apply effective intervention strategies to provide support in educational, community, and home environments. You will have the opportunity to experience real work settings through community-supported field placements where you will develop a wide array of techniques to communicate, guide, and use assistive devices. If you are passionate about providing care and support, this program might be a great fit for you. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Career Management
CDEV8132

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Field Placement I (Sensory Loss Intervention )
FPLT8380

Introduction to Sensory Loss
HEAR8110

Development of Vision and Hearing Across the Lifespan
HEAR8120

Understanding Causes of Sensory Loss
HEAR8130

Orientation and Mobility
HEAR8140

Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320

Level 2
Course details
Professional Practice and Ethical Decision Making
ETHS8040

Field Placement II (Sensory Loss Intervention)
FPLT8390

Assistive Technology
HEAR8150

Supporting Communication
HEAR8160

Responsive Strategies for Deafblind
HEAR8170

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.

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🏫About Conestoga College

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1967 as the Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology and currently offers over 200 certificate, diploma, degree, and post-graduate programs to over 16,500 full-time students and 30,000 part-time students. The college is known for its programs in engineering technology, health sciences, information technology, media, design, and community services. Conestoga College has several campuses in the Waterloo Region, including the Doon (Kitchener), Cambridge, and Waterloo campuses, as well as satellite locations in Stratford, Ingersoll, Guelph, and Brantford. The college also offers online courses and distance education programs. The college has a strong focus on applied learning and hands-on training, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support experiential learning. Conestoga College has partnerships with various organizations, including local businesses and industries, to provide students with co-op and internship opportunities, allowing them to gain practical work experience and develop industry connections. The college has also received recognition for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

570 RMB

Tuition fee:

9,000 USD per year

9,000 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Photograph
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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