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Course Description

Field placement provides the student an opportunity to learn through real life situations by benefiting from the knowledge and guidance of the Child and Youth Worker staff and their supervisors. The primary focus of placement is 1. To introduce the student to a variety of situations and expose him/her to a spectrum of community services, including public and private supported community agencies and institutions. 2. To enable the student to integrate classroom theories, field placement experiences and techniques used in the field. 3. To offer the student challenge and stimulus to learn and investigate. 4. To bring the student into contact with professionals and to facilitate his/her professional growth. 5. To identify strengths and goal areas which may be developed through the educational program. 6. To offer graduated entry into the field of the child and youth work. 7. To provide an opportunity to evaluate his/her vocational choice. 8. To enable the students to assess his/her own performance in the field. Students must implement a counselling session with a client demonstrating basic attending and influencing skills.

You must register in HMNS10154 at the same time as this course.

COVID-19 vaccination requirements are at the discretion of the agency where students are placed. If you have any questions or concerns regarding vaccination requirements, please contact cecommunityplacements@mohawkcollege.ca. 

Prerequisites

Seminar 1 - Professionalism in Child and Youth Care (WORK10112) AND Advanced Therapeutic Programming (HMNS10112) AND Intervention Strategies For Child Youth Care (HMNSCC257) AND Legislation: Policies & Procedures (MGMTCC153) AND Adolescence: Treatment Approaches & Issues (HMNSCC358) AND Advanced Interviewing and Counselling (COUN10008) AND Health Care & Pharmacology For Child & Youth Care (HSCICC327) AND Working with Exceptionalities (HMNS10103) AND Trauma Informed Treatment Approach (HMNS10124) AND Advanced Group Work (HMNSCC556) OR Professionalism in CYC Practice (HMNS10148) AND Advanced Therapeutic Programming (HMNS10112) AND Intervention Strategies For Child Youth Care (HMNSCC257) AND Legislation: Policies & Procedures (MGMTCC153) AND Adolescence: Treatment Approaches & Issues (HMNSCC358) AND Advanced Interviewing and Counselling (COUN10008) AND Health Care & Pharmacology For Child & Youth Care (HSCICC327) AND Working with Exceptionalities (HMNS10103) AND Trauma Informed Treatment Approach (HMNS10124) AND Advanced Group Work (HMNSCC556)

Equivalents

Field Internship 1 (WORKCC455) OR CYW Field Placement A (WORK10140) AND CYW Field Placement B (WORK10141)

Course Hours

448

Credit Value

11

Applies to the following Programs

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Section Title
Field Placement 1
Type
Field Work
Dates
May 15, 2024 to Aug 20, 2024
Instruction Method
Field Work  
Registration
Fee
Domestic Student non-credit $514.39
Credit Value
11 credits
Withdraw with Refund (less $20 holdback) before
May 22, 2024
Transfer before
May 30, 2024
Withdraw (no refund) between
May 22, 2024 to Aug 10, 2024
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