This course introduces students to professional practice in the helping role, and builds awareness of the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be an effective support worker to meet diverse needs in diverse contexts. Through theory, practice, discussion, experiential learning, and reflection, students will develop understanding of, and appreciation for, guiding values in the support field.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- • Own Values and Beliefs
• Building personal resilience
• Engaging in conflict effectively
• Difficult conversations
• Recognizing the Variety of Worldviews that Exist
• Justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
• Decolonization and reconciliation
• Introduction to Trauma Informed Practice
• Determinants of Health
• Wellness Continuum
• Mental Health Disorders and Presentations
• Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Clinical Judgment
• Addiction and Harm Reduction
• Process of Change and Motivational Interviewing
• Concurrent Disorders
• Recovery Model
• Professionalism and Ethics
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11881 |
January 20, 2026 to April 7, 2026 |
Lecture/Practical | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22319 |
May 19, 2026 to August 4, 2026 |
Lecture/Practical | Online | 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.