Obtaining a BC Social Service Work Certificate
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Obtaining a BC Social Service Work Certificate
Social work and support is a huge growth area in BC. For students interested in social work training, a job-ready BC Social Service Worker certificate exists. Available through Canadian distance learning, the academic courses are completed online. Students must attend one weekend workshop and their work practicum in Vancouver.
What Are the Eligibility and Academic Requirements for Admittance to the BC Social Service Work Certificate Program?
- BC residents only
- A grade 12, or BC adult graduation diploma
- A college level written communication course
- A college level introductory psychology course
- Proof of 60 hours of volunteerism is a social service or nonprofit organization.
What Are the Academic Components of the Social Service Worker Certificate?
- Special core courses in; Intro to Social Work Practice and Social Welfare in Canada.
- Social work theory and practice
- Counseling skills
- Lifespan development
- Social Science
- Practicum (must have criminal background check)
The largest growth area for social service workers is in the area of gerontology. As the baby boomers age, social service workers are assisting hospital social workers with discharge plans and the finding and implementation of long-term health management plans. Social service workers within a hospital setting may assist social workers with finding suitable long-term care arrangements for the elderly and infirm.
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