Human Services Continuing Education
Continuing Education
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Academic Advisor
Human Services Continuing Education
hsacademic.advisor@lakelandcollege.ca
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When you work with people, there are always ways to enhance your skills or increase your job credentials.
Here are two ways you can do that through continuing education:
- American Sign Language
- Saskatchewan Early Childhood Education I Certification courses
Register for Human Services continuing education courses
Introductory American Sign Language
Start learning American Sign Language online with Lakeland College.
Whether you are adding to your professional or personal skills, try our introductory ASL courses: ASL 101 Level 1 Part A and ASL 102 Level 1 Part B.
These courses are part of our American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Studies certificate program.
ASL 101 American Sign Language Level 1 Part A is an introductory course to both American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf culture.
You'll learn how have basic conversations, as well as appropriate behaviour when interacting within the deaf culture.
This is the prerequisite for ASL 102 Level 1, Part B. This continues what was started in ASL 101. Uses the same textbook.
In this course, students are introduced to American Sign Language (ASL), its culture, and to the community of Deaf persons who use this language. Students learn how to have basic conversations as well as use appropriate behaviours within the Deaf Community.
Prerequisite: ASL 101
What: ASL 101 Level 1 Part A
When: TBD
Where: Online using Zoom
Course Fee: TBD
Textbook:
Smith, C., Lentz, E.M., & Mikos, K. (2008). Signing naturally student workbook. ISBN 978-1-58121-210-5.
Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore.
What: ASL 102 Level 1 Part B (pre-requisite: ASL 101 Level 1 Part A)
When: TBD
Where: Online using Zoom
Course Fee: TBD
Textbook:
Smith, C., Lentz, E.M., & Mikos, K. (2008). Signing naturally student workbook. ISBN 978-1-58121-210-5
Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore.
Online requirements
If you are thinking about online learning with Lakeland College, there are some basics:
- you need access to a computer and high speed internet
- you need the right browser and browser support
- all of our courses are taught in English
- you will need to commit about 4-6 hours per week
- you'll be using Zoom for your class
Recommended skills and qualities
Like any other language, some people learn ASL more quickly and easily than others. These are some of those qualities and skills.
- prior experience with and sensitivity to the Deaf community
- strong visual processing skills
- coordinated and fluid hand movements
- dedication to practice - required to be fluent
For a complete list of these skills and qualities, check out the ASL & Deaf Culture Studies requirements page.
If you withdraw within the first 2 weeks of the start date, you'll be refunded your tuition fees minus a $100 administration fee.
Saskatchewan ECE I Certification courses
Earn your Saskatchewan Early Child Educator (ECE) I certification through Lakeland College.
This first level of certification is required to work 65 hours or more per month at a child care centre.
Three courses, or nine credits, are required. Courses must include topics related to child development, programming and relationships.
Fall 2024 ED 120 Observation and Play
Tuition: $512.20
Textbook:
Dietze, B., & Kashin, D. (2019). Playing & Learning in Early Childhood Education (2nd ed.). Pearson.
ISBN: 978-0-13-463927-7
Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore.
Winter 2025 HE 158 Health, Safety, Nutrition January 20 - March 28, 2025
Tuition: $512.20
Textbook:
Pimento, B., & Kernested, D. (2025). Healthy Foundations in Early Childhood Settings (7th ed.). Cengage.
ISBN: 9781778415388
ISBN: 9781778415395 (eTextbook)
Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore.
Spring 2025 HS 155 Positive Behaviour Supports April 28 - June 27, 2025
Tuition: $512.20
Textbook:
Nawrocki, M. (2018). Thanks for chucking that at the wall instead of me. Chestnut.
ISBN: 9781550597745
Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore.
Winter 2025 Registration is closed for HE 158 Health, Safety, Nutrition.
Spring 2025 Registration opens on March 24.
We recommend registering early as courses fill up quickly.
Your class will be on the college learning management system, D2L.
Once you're registered you'll receive a link to set up a D2L account.
You'll also need:
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access to a computer and high speed internet
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the right browser and browser support (see browser requirements)
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to commit about 4-6 hours per week per course
Your computer system must have:
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JavaScript and cookies are enabled in your browser
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Adobe Flash Player 10.1 or greater on a personal computer to use the record audio and record video features. Note: D2L supports HTML5 Video Player and doesn't rely on Adobe Flash and Adobe Flash Player. However, you can still create Flash-dependent video content.
Browser requirements:
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in Windows you can use Chrome, Edge and Firefox browsers
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on a Mac you can also use Safari
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on Apple tablets or mobile only Safari
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on Android devices only Chrome
More information