Special Education Techniques JNC.1G

This course explores the field of special education techniques, focusing on its key aspects including laws, support systems, and how work is organized. Students will learn about the different roles, responsibilities, and tasks within the SET profession. By combining theory with practical exercises, the course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in special education techniques. Activities such as discussions, case studies, and role-playing will help students prepare for real-world situations.

This course explores human development stages, the impacts of life transitions, and adaptation processes. Students will learn about various stages of development, factors influencing growth, and indicators of developmental difficulties. Theories of human growth and development will be explored. The course covers life transitions related to physical, sexual, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development, and personal identity.

This course focuses on how to communicate effectively with individuals and their families taking into consideration the diversity of the clientele. It also covers how to identify factors that help or hinder communication and emphasizes the importance of active listening to both informative and emotional content. Students will also learn to communicate within a work team by using appropriate facilitation and leadership techniques, actively participating in discussions, appropriately asserting their opinions and needs, and promoting collaboration.

In this course, students will learn to gather meaningful information about their clientele through appropriate observation methods. This involves observing the clients themselves, as well as their families and any other groups they may belong to. They will identify key details and choose suitable techniques and tools for effective observation. Students will also learn to select the right contexts for observation to ensure accurate and relevant data collection.

In this course, students will examine the effects of intellectual impairments by accurately identifying their manifestations and understanding their impact on development and functioning. They will learn to assess an individual’s adaptive potential by profiling strengths and difficulties, analyzing the adaptive abilities of the person and their family, and understanding their needs.

In this course, students will learn about different theories, intervention approaches, techniques and tools. Students will accurately identify and distinguish the key characteristics, similarities, and differences of various approaches, along with their limitations. The course also covers the distinct features of techniques and tools used in interventions, guiding students to understand their complementary roles.

This course equips students with essential skills for establishing a supportive helping relationship. Emphasis is placed on welcoming clients through active listening to recognize and identify the emotional aspects of their experience. The course also focuses on identifying the client’s need for help and how to use methods that raise awareness to ensure that proper support is provided.

This course explores the complexity of social interactions and the causes and effects of inequality. Students will explore social and cultural contexts and examine different life paths to gain a deeper understanding and respect of diversity. The course emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s own behavior towards differences and the recognition of power, privilege, and mechanisms that create marginalization.

This course examines the effects of language difficulties and communication disorders on an individual’s development and functioning. Students will learn to identify normal language development indicators, recognize the manifestations of difficulties and disorders, and understand their impact on the person’s life. The course also focuses on assessing an individual’s adaptive potential, including analyzing strengths, and difficulties.

This course examines the impact of the autism spectrum disorder on an individual’s development and functioning. Students will learn to identify key manifestations of autism and assess the adaptive potential of individuals, including their strengths and challenges. Emphasis is placed on understanding the needs of both the person and their family and analyzing their ability to adapt. Students will also learn to select appropriate intervention methods aimed at promoting empowerment.

This course provides students with crucial skills for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. Key topics include mitigating risks through strict infection prevention and hygiene practices, following ergonomic guidelines, and applying injury and accident prevention methods. Students will also learn protocols for the application of medication distribution and administration. Students will be trained on how to use safe handling and moving techniques appropriate for a client’s physical condition. Students will be evaluated on their application of first aid techniques.

In this course, students learn the steps involved in leading clinical activities.  This begins with developing an assessment that focuses on client needs. It prepares students to effectively lead clinical activities by selecting, adapting, and designing activities that are relevant and well-structured. Students will focus on planning each component with precision, ensuring the activity meets the needs of participants.

In this course, students will explore the impact of learning difficulties and disorders on the clients’ functioning. They will gain knowledge about manifestations of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Developmental Coordination Disorder, Giftedness, and various Learning Disorders. The course also guides students in assessing an individual’s adaptive potential by profiling strengths and difficulties, analyzing adaptability, and understanding the needs of the person and their family.

In Fieldwork I, students will begin applying the theories and skills learned in the first part of the program. The course focuses on developing the essential skills and behaviors needed to be an effective SET. This includes building strong relationships, communicating effectively and professionally, and utilizing proper observation techniques. During Fieldwork I, students will also practice leading clinical activities, which involves selecting, adapting, or creating activities, guiding their execution, and evaluating the outcomes.

This course equips students with the skills to effectively plan interventions in a variety of work-related situations within the context of a helping relationship. Students will learn to analyze situations by collecting relevant information and identifying needs, strengths, difficulties, and interests. The course also covers setting relevant objectives, reaching consensus on intervention methods, and clearly defining roles and responsibilities.

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by ageing population, focusing on the accurate identification of physical, cognitive, and neurocognitive deficits. Students will learn to assess the adaptive potential of individuals by profiling their strengths, difficulties, and the ability of both the person and their family to adapt to these changes.

This course explores the complexities of working with young people who face various social and behavioral challenges. Students will learn to accurately identify the manifestations of social maladjustments, reactive attachment disorder, conduct disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder. The course emphasizes understanding the impact these issues have on the development and functioning of young people.

This course prepares students to effectively manage and intervene in crisis situations, with a focus on safety and well-being. Students will learn to collect relevant information, accurately interpret the emotional and physical state of the client. They will also assess risks, which include potential aggression, injury, and suicide. The course emphasizes the importance of identifying immediate needs and how to apply de-escalation methods. It also focuses on providing thorough post-crisis follow-up, reviewing the situation and suggesting additional actions.

In Fieldwork II, students are encouraged to develop autonomy in their learning. Fieldwork II focuses on preventive interventions. Students learn to assess client problems or concerns, gather relevant information, and implement and reflect on their interventions. Fieldwork II provides students with the opportunity to learn or be exposed to new skills while refining skills and competencies acquired from previous courses. They will develop and implement interventions based on assessed needs.

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with physical disabilities. The course also focuses on recognizing motor, neurological, visual, and auditory impairments. Students will learn to assess a person’s adaptive potential by evaluating their strengths, challenges, and the ability of the individual and their family to adapt. The course emphasizes selecting intervention methods to promote empowerment.

This course focuses on determining effective interventions for mental health issues. Students will examine the effects of mental health disorders by identifying their manifestations, understanding their impact on personal development and functioning, and recognizing legal consequences. The course includes assessing a person’s adaptive potential, assessing risk of suicide, identifying strengths and difficulties, analyzing adaptation capabilities, and understanding individual and family needs.

This course focuses on determining effective interventions for addressing dependencies. Students will examine the effects of addiction and substance use by identifying their manifestations, understanding their impact on personal development and functioning, and recognizing legal consequences. The course covers assessing adaptive potential through the use of relevant evaluation tools, identifying strengths and difficulties, analyzing the adaptation capabilities of individuals and their families, and understanding their needs.

This course focuses on designing effective interventions for social exclusion and violence. Students will learn to recognize forms of violence and social exclusion. They will also learn to identify signs that an individual’s well-being has been violated. Proper understanding of the impact on the person’s development and functioning will be explored along with an examination of the legal consequences.

In this course, students are exposed to current trends in the field of Special Education Techniques. Emphasis is placed on developing innovative practices to provide culturally responsive support. Through the analysis of contemporary issues, engagement in diverse activities, and exposure to the unique concerns of various communities, students will develop the competencies required to design and implement targeted interventions.

This course offers students the opportunity to identify a domain of research and intervention for comprehensive exploration as a final project. In the initial phase, students conduct an in-depth analysis of the components of a social issue, laying the groundwork for the development of an Integrative Project that addresses one or more dimensions of the problem. During the implementation phase, students apply and synthesize the knowledge and professional skills acquired throughout the program.

This course represents the final phase of students’ supervised work experience through an extended, full-time internship, offering an opportunity to integrate learning from previous courses and fieldwork. Students will demonstrate increased autonomy and confidence as Special Education Technicians by applying all acquired skills, behaviors, and interventions in practical settings. Assignments and individual and small group supervision will focus on animating clinical activities and interventions with an emphasis on prevention, adaptation, and rehabilitation.

Applicants must have a Secondary V diploma or equivalent or have acquired knowledge and skills deemed sufficient by the College for potential success in the program.  More specifically, they must show proof of:

• A Diploma of High School Studies OR
• A College Diploma or a University Degree OR
• A partial high school program, coupled with a recommendation from a current or former employer that you would benefit from pursuing your education at the post-secondary level.

And

The applicant must meet one of the following requirements:

• have interrupted studying full-time for at least two consecutive terms or one school year OR
• be covered under an agreement between the college and an employer, or be benefiting from a government program OR
• have completed at least one year of post-secondary studies over a period of one year or more OR
• hold a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS/DEP)

• Candidates must be functionally bilingual (French and English), particularly in their oral communication skills and will be tested in both languages.
• Candidates will be asked to submit a curriculum vitae (CV), may be interviewed prior to admission to the program to verify their qualifications.

The first step in the application process is to sign up for an information session. You can do that by clicking the “Attend an information session” button and completing the form that follows. During the information session, the pedagogical counsellor will explain the admission requirements, application process, and the functioning of the program in detail.

After attending an information session, you will receive a link via email to access the Omnivox online application for Champlain Saint-Lambert.  Once you have accessed Omnivox, click the “Submit an Application for Admission” button to begin your application. Select the semester the program begins in, the Pathway (Continuing Education or RAC), and the program you are applying to. You will be asked to indicate your Quebec residency status. Follow the instructions that appear and provide the requested information to complete your application.

You will be asked during the online application process to upload the following required documents.

Proof of residency documents, based on your status:

• Québec birth certificate OR
• Canadian birth certificate AND a valid Quebec RAMQ card OR
• Canadian citizenship card/certificate AND a valid Quebec RAMQ Card OR
• Permanent resident card AND a CSQ (Certificate of Selection of Quebec) or a valid Quebec RAMQ card in the event that you did not receive a CSQ

Schooling documents:

• Secondary school, college, or university certificates AND
• Transcripts for the highest level of schooling completed AND
• Any other certifications relevant to the program.

Once all required documents have been submitted, our team will contact you to schedule the admissions tests if there are any for the program you choose. Once you have completed the admissions tests, no further action is required on your part. The admissions team will review your application and will contact you by email once a decision has been made. We will also contact you by email if any additional information or documents are needed to make the admissions decision.

If you have any questions after submitting your application and documents, please do not hesitate to contact the Continuing Education department or the administrative support staff dedicated to the program.