Ontario College Diploma in Social Service Worker - Gerontology (M995) in Toronto Canada | St. Clair College

This program equips students with fundamental knowledge and key competencies needed for careers in the dynamic eldercare sector. It focuses on theories pertinent to Social Service Work, including professional ethics, core values, practice standards, the aging process, and senior care requirements. The curriculum provides comprehensive Social Service Worker education covering interpersonal skills, case coordination, interviewing techniques, group interventions, cultural diversity, client advocacy, social equity, and community engagement. Specialized coursework in areas like Activation and Restorative Therapies, Therapeutic Recreation Planning, Dementia Support, Adult Development Studies, End-of-Life Care, and Volunteer Coordination further enhances students' expertise beyond conventional social work boundaries.
Professional Pathways
With an aging demographic, innovative career prospects in gerontology continue to emerge. Graduates can pursue roles across various senior-focused environments including retirement communities, healthcare facilities, home care services, dementia care units, elder protection agencies, senior activity centers, and independent senior service ventures.