Admission Requirements

ADMISSIONS
Students are accepted into the Disability and Community Rehabilitation Certificate program for the Fall (September), Winter (January), or Summer (May) terms. The entire certificate and diploma program is offered through Distributed/Online Learning. Students can take the program on a full-time or part-time basis.

Students are accepted into the Diploma based on the completion of the Disability and Community Rehabilitation Certificate or the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Education Certificate. Students from other programs and post-secondary institutions who have completed similar programs will be assessed individually for placement in the Disability and Community Rehabilitation Diploma.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Applicants to the Certificate program are required to have an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with credit in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 or 30-2.

Admission into the Diploma in Disability and Community Rehabilitation requires that students have successfully completed the Certificate in Disability and Community Rehabilitation or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Education. Other Human Service Certificate programs may be accepted.

Applicants lacking academic prerequisites may seek Alternate Admission, which will involve a review of education and work experience. The Alternate Admission process will require that students complete placement testing for assessment in Reading and Sentence Skills. Applicants seeking this process for admission are strongly encouraged to contact the program prior to application.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are encouraged to review their immunization records and current state of health before beginning the practicum experiences required in the program. Applicants are advised to ensure they possess the physical and mental/emotional attributes needed to perform many of the duties associated with disability services.

Applicants who lack the required academic admission requirements can apply to the College and University Preparatory Program to upgrade for your program.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
If you have experience working in this field of study, you may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.