Learn the neuroscience to apply intervention strategies and research to support clients with brain disorders across the lifespan.
Program Highlights
First program in Ontario to focus on brain disorders management.
Flexible learning is available based on 2 program delivery options.
What you'll learn
Learn about the neuroscience of conditions across the lifespan as well as treatments that support cognitive and physical rehabilitation.
Engage in simulation exercises that build awareness and empathy.
Gain understanding about community supports as well as cutting-edge research about the brain.
Develop knowledge translation skills to successfully work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Work directly with clients or behind the scenes through research or policy development.
Program Length
Fall intake: 3 semesters (40 weeks) with classes offered in the evenings using a blended delivery (Fall: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00pm to 8:30pm; Winter: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:00pm to 8:30pm); Spring field placement is in-person and unpaid.
Winter intake: 3 semesters (40 weeks) with classes offered fully online in the Winter and Spring semesters; Fall field placement is in-person and unpaid.
Read about this program in the Spring 2018 edition of Momentum Magazine!
Your future career options
Support clients with brain disorders through the use of case management, rehabilitation and life skills development.
Engage in research or policy development.
Client groups include those with autism, dementia, brain injuries and other conditions across the lifespan.
Where you could work includes:
Rehabilitation clinics
Athletic centres
Hospitals
Research institutions
School boards
Long-term care facilities
Non-profits
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
Pathways within Mohawk
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program.
Early Childhood Education
Educational Support
Social Service Worker
Recreation Therapy
Early Childhood Education (Intensive)
Social Service Worker (Intensive)
Recreation Therapy (Intensive)
Child and Youth Care
We offer a diverse range of programs to further your studies within Mohawk following completion of this program.
Autism and Behavioural Science
Concurrent Disorders
Mental Health and Disability Management
Pathways beyond Mohawk
Search the Mohawk Transfer Database for opportunities outside of Ontario.
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4 Setembro 2024
Mohawk College
Fennell Campus (FF),
135 Fennell Avenue West,
Hamilton,
Ontario (ON),
L9C 0E5, Canada
A minimum two-year college diploma or university degree in Community or Health Services. Applicants with degrees in unrelated fields may be admitted on the basis of having completed a significant number of related courses in these preferred academic areas
Applicants should note that some employment opportunities require that certain physical standards must be met as a condition of employment
Attendance at program orientation is strongly recommended Proof of English proficiency for applicants where English is not their first language must be submitted to Ontario Colleges
English Language Requirements
See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program
TOEFL minimum score of 560 (83 Internet based) or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0.
A Mohawk College está localizada em Hamilton, Canadá, e oferece uma experiência de aprendizado de qualidade em quatro campi e instalações inovadoras.