This course focuses on the role of the caregiver for children 0-5 years of age with special needs. Course content includes principles of family centered care, inclusion, cultural competence and developmentally appropriate practice for children with special needs.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- 1. The role of the caregiver for children with special needs
- 2. Concepts of care, ethics of care and caring practices
- 3. Issues related to developing curriculum for children with special needs
- 4. Developing and implementing group and individualized experiences based on observations of children with special needs
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72653 |
September 4, 2026 to November 20, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72724 |
September 4, 2026 to November 20, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61962 |
May 8, 2026 to July 24, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.