Autism Spectrum Certificate

Scott Poole, Autism Spectrum Certificate presenter

Program at a glance

Credential

Certificate Certificates are short programs focused on specific skills or subjects. They are a fast and flexible way to start a new career, upgrade your qualifications or gain professional recognition.

Delivery mode

TBD

Time commitment

Part-time You take fewer courses at once and progress more slowly. This option offers more flexibility for work or personal commitments.

Duration

1 year

Program codes

  • Code: ZAUSP

Cost

Domestic students $2,080 Domestic students 2024-25: $2,079.64

Location

  • Kelowna Full program offered in Kelowna

Available for

  • Domestic students

Program features

TBD

Program overview

About the program

Designed for those who work with peoples with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this program provides the foundational knowledge and skills often required for professionals, parents and/or caregivers. Courses include hands-on instruction in the provision of good care, education and social life strategies as well as creating a plan for a lifetime with ASD.

This 81-hour program is for persons who work, interact and live with persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Courses will provide a thorough overview of ASD focusing on both theory and practical skills that will be useful for professionals, parents and/or caregivers. Multiple strategies, examples and tips, as well as concrete suggestions and in-depth resource listings that can be used to greatly enhance the quality of interactions with persons with autism in home, educational, daycare, social work or caregiver settings will be presented.


*Please note: This program is not student loan eligible.

Tuition and fees

Admission and program requirements

  • B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for at least one year as of the first day of classes.
  • English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives.

A minimum of 50% of the program must be completed through OC.

This program has not been scheduled. Contact askoc@okanagan.bc.ca for more information.

Program details

AUSP 111 - An Overview of the Spectrum
AUSP 121 - Every Day on the Autism Spectrum
AUSP 131 - How to Information Share and Provide Good Care
AUSP 141 - Education and the Social Side of Life
AUSP 151 - Making Plans and Finding Facts Across a Person's Lifetime