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Start a new career working with kids who need a little extra support to reach their full potential with training in the Education Assistant diploma program at CDI College.
In less than a year, you'll have the job-ready career training to create inclusive classrooms and learning experiences, assist teachers in early childhood education settings, elementary schools, and secondary schools, or help children or youth in your community.
Education Career Training
As part of the Education Assistant diploma program, you'll take courses in the foundations of special education, communication and education, learning and behaviour, autism and related disorders, assisting with cognitive and physical challenges, and teaching life and personal care skills.
Additionally, you'll augment your education with workshops in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), WHMIS, and Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED.
Program Duration:
45 weeks
Practicum Placements Included
In addition to the focused training in a variety of educational scenarios, you'll also participate in two practicum placements, with each covering four weeks and 120 hours.
During these placements, you'll have the opportunity to test your new skills, helping students with their social and educational needs in an inclusive environment.
If you want to help young people thrive, the Education Assistant diploma program at CDI College is for you - start training for a career you'll love.