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Community Service Worker Diploma Program

This CSW program students will learn the knowledge, skills and resource about Canadian social and community service, To help child/family services, mental health/addictions, Food, older adults, housing, employment/training, new immigration etc. whoever need help.

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Program Length

36 weeks (850 hours) instructor-led
full-time training with Co-op

Practicum Duration

8 weeks in total of 280 hours

Financial Aid

Free financial consultation available.
Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

Program Description

This program will introduce students to the major historical themes in the development of social work in Canada; the major sociological approaches to culture, socialization, social welfare policy, the mass media, gender, sexuality, the family, deviance and religion. They will learn how to evaluate, critically analyze, and apply evidence-based perspectives and theories related to social institutions, social structure, and social settings to human behaviour in the social environment and how to do professional counselling. They will also have the chance to do co-op practice in a community center. After finishing this program, the students would have improved their communication skills, gained a lot of practical social work knowledge and will also be qualified and job-ready in the Canadian labour market.  

Admission Requirements

Applicant must have a Grade 12 level or a university degree or a college diploma, and demonstrated competency in English.

Clinical Practice

After students finish in-class training, they will have an opportunity to have a minimum of 6 weeks of full-time hands-on placement in different community centers across the Greater Toronto Area.

Career Opportunities

Community & Social Services is a growing and in-demand field. Graduates are qualified to accept positions in many areas such as Employment / Training, Child / Family Services, Mental Health / Addictions, Food Security, Older Adults, Housing, and more. They can work in: 

  • Social services centre
  • Community services centre
  • Government agencies
  • Mental health agencies,
  • Employment centre
  • New immigration centre
  • Youth employment
  • Group homes
  • School boards
  • Juvenile residential
  • Residential facilities
  • Addiction treatment center
  • Correctional facilities and more
  • Food banks

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist clients in sorting out options and develop client-centered plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance.
  • Assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources, including legal, medical and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, assistance with moves, day care and other referral services.
  • Counsel clients living in group homes and halfway houses, supervise their activities and assist in pre-release and release planning.
  • Assess and investigate eligibility for social benefits and government-funded assistance programs
  • Meet with clients to assess their progress, give support and discuss any difficulties; implement and organize the delivery of specific social services within the community.

Program Consultation: For further information, email info@pharmamedical.ca or call the Program Coordinator at 416-821-4876 or 647-996-5876

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a recognized training credential for individuals who want to provide childcare from their own homes in Ontario. Pharma Medical’s HBCC certificate covers child development, CCEYA compliance, health and safety, nutrition, and more – across 12 sessions (24 hours).

Yes. To operate a licensed home daycare in Ontario, you must contract with a licensed home child care agency and meet provincial training and certification requirements. Our HBCC Certificate is a key step in meeting those requirements.

Under Ontario’s Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), a home child care provider can care for a maximum of 6 children (including the provider’s own children under 6 years of age).

Yes. All Home-Based Child Care programs at Pharma Medical are aligned with and monitored in accordance with Ontario’s Day Nurseries Act (DNA) requirements.

Absolutely. You do not need an Early Childhood Education diploma to enroll. The HBCC Certificate is designed for entry-level individuals and those new to the childcare field.

The program consists of 12 sessions totalling 24 hours of instruction. Contact Pharma Medical for the current schedule and intake dates.

Financial assistance may be available for eligible students. Contact our admissions office at 416-821-4876 to learn more.

Testimonials

Farshid Farahjasteh I began studying at PSCC in 2011 and have enjoyed my time studying here thus far. I am completely satisfied with our teacher’s performance and their professionalism. Also, the materials that we use are industry-standard and allow us to succeed in our classes. Richard Shen I recommend PSCC to anyone who wants start a second career in Pharma-Medical industry. PSCC provides extensive courses for studying QA&QC in the pharmaceutical industry. They also supply you with extensive support for finding employment after graduation. Dawn Zhao I am very pleased with PSCC’s teachers, staff, and management team. The college deploys up-to-date teaching methods for theoretical and hands-on learning. The instructors that they employ are very helpful and knowledgeable professionals. I am confident that my PSCC education will land me in a satisfying professional job in the pharma-medical industry after graduation. David Cao PSCC displays warmth and attentiveness to every student searching for a job. I always remember working together for a week with PSCC to modify my resume time and time again until it was perfect. They always provide helpful information on potential employment opportunities. I am very satisfied with the effort from them in my job search. Diagnostic Medical Sonography Sara Lam “My journey here has truly evolved me as an individual. Enrolling in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program helped me to understand not merely theoretical, but truly practical and experiential. Highly qualified teachers, superior infrastructure and well equipped facilities has all helped me translate my learning into applications which has resonated with the real world during my placements. Courses offered are highly job oriented and learning offered is exceptional. This place truly a learners playground.” Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Nazish Mujeeb “I feel choosing Pharma Medical Science College of Canada is one of the best decision of my life. During my first year of study I spent extensive time within clinical environment, where I was able to develop essential skills such as image acquisition and interpretation measurement. College has very comprehensive learning framework that includes real-world experiences and I was able to develop the required analytical and theoretical skills to draw conclusions and produce reports. There has been so much to gain throughout two years as I was so invested and involved, it has always allowed me to grow as an individual.” Pharmacy Assistant Ulviyya Garayeva “I am glad I made the right choice to join Pharmacy Assistant program at Pharma Medical Science College of Canada. The lessons are delivered in a very flexible schedule on online platform and instructors are very good, allowing anyone to make most of it. The college helped me achieve what my goal to become a pharmacy assistant and I do appreciate all the hard work of its team members to support students that opts for college courses. I am especially happy to be a student of Mona Rahma and I am thankful to her because she is a teacher who really loves to teach and I am sure all her students will be successful” Registered Massage Therapist Chao Ding “My experience at Pharma Medical Science College of Canada has went hugely productive. I could get exposure to a lot of knowledge both theoretical and practical. I feel glad to choose this school as teachers are well experienced and professional. Every teacher takes time out to understand each student better and help find ways to guide students to achieve success in the program. phenomenal studies management and guidance to students. After I finished the program, I feel much more confident for the CMTO exams.”
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