Communicative Disorders Assistant program (graduate certificate)

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Under the guidance of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, the Durham College Communicative Disorders Assistant program will teach you the essential skills required to embark on a rewarding career working with individuals with speech, language or hearing disorders.

Emphasis is placed on preparing graduates to implement communication programming after a speech-language pathologist or audiologist has completed an assessment and determined a treatment plan.

Our faculty are dedicated professionals with many years of clinical experience in communicative disorders who foster student learning through, classroom-based learning, clinical observations, computer-assisted learning, experience in the field before field placement begins, guest speakers, practical lab activities and specialized workshops.

Through training in our dedicated communicative disorders assistant classroom, clinical resource library and hearing lab, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to deliver a wide range of communication services to clients of all ages.

At Durham College, the student experience comes first. In September 2010, the college welcomed more than 30,000 students to campus including more than 7,400 full-time post-secondary students as well as part-time, Second Career and continuing education students; apprentices; and online learners.

The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs in a number of different disciplines including business, information technology, energy, media, art, design, general arts and sciences, skilled trades, justice, emergency services and health care, enabling them to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today's job market.

Durham College's Oshawa and Whitby campuses are located in a safe and secure setting that offers the best of country and city living including; access to a wide variety of shopping options, sports and entertainment options, and the city of Toronto, only a short distance away.

Of course you don't have to leave campus to have a fun and rewarding student experience. We have everything you need for a student experience that balances challenging studies with fun and exciting activities outside the classroom right on campus.

Durham College's Student Services building supports students in their education efforts while fostering lifelong learning. It also serves as a vital first point of access for potential applicants, current students and graduates, thereby establishing a familiar resource over the life of an individual's relationship with the college.

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