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PROGR AM OUTLINE RMC s EA Certificate program is a 10 month program with classes running evenings and Saturdays It runs in a cohort based model meaning students must take all classes in order with their peers Semester 1 EDAS 1100 Introduction to Inclusive Education EDAS 1120 Diversity and Inclusion EDAS 1200 Interpersonal Communication EDAS 1340 Social and Emotional Learning EDAS 1420 Back Care EDAS 1700 POPARD Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders EDAS 1900 Observation Practicum EDAS 1991 Observation Seminars Semester 2 EDAS 1300 Child Development Infant through Adolescence EDAS 1320 Speech and Language Development and Disorders EDAS 1360 Anxiety EDAS 1400 Sensory Processing and SelfRegulation EDAS 1440 Medical and Healthcare Needs EDAS 1500 Curriculum Supports Elementary EDAS 1550 Curriculum Supports Secondary EDAS 1520 Introduction to Boardmaker EDAS 1570 Assistive Technology in the Class EDAS 1590 Application of Visual Design EDAS 1600 Positive Behaviour Supports EDAS 1620 Non Violent Crisis Intervention HESA 1200 Occupational First Aid Level 1 Semester 3 EDAS 2900 Practicum School Placements EDAS 1996 Practicum Seminars AT T E N D A N I N FO SE S SI O N To learn more about our EA program attend a free information session https rmcollege sd42 ca info CO N TA C T T H E C H A I R Students with specific questions about the program can contact the chair Marianne Garrison Program Chair EA marianne_garrison sd42 ca EDUCATION ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE company ridge meadows college RidgeMeadowsCol Help shape the next generation rmcollege Ridge Meadows College 20575 Thorne Ave Maple Ridge BC Phone 604 466 6242 rmc sd42 ca rmcollege ca Affiliated with
WHY RIDGE ME ADOWS COLLEGE S D42 A D VA N TA G E SMALL COHORTS Ridge Meadows College is maintained and operated by School District 42 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Due to the province wide shortage of certified Education Assistants many RMC students obtain immediate employment in the district The EA program is run in a cohort model meaning you take the same courses at the same times as all other students in your group This leads to a supportive and inclusive tight knit student group during the 10 month program All graduating students from the EA program are considered for an interview with SD42 With a cohort size of 20 25 students you will get plenty of personalized instruction and attention from our faculty WORK LIFE BAL ANCE LEARN MORE RMC runs classes on evenings and weekends so students can work or attend to other obligations during the day Classes take place on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evenings as well as Saturday during the day Visit our website to learn more about our admission requirements and program fees https rmcollege sd42 ca program education assistant PROGR AM OVERVIEW Education Assistants work with K 12 students with unique physical behavioural or learning needs Ridge Meadows College Education Assistant Program will prepare you for supporting students in mainstream learning assistance inclusive classrooms support room English Literacy and alternate settings There are two weeks of directed observation during school hours and a four week practicum during school hours Every day that I ve wanted to work I ve worked Samantha Richardson EA Program Graduate rmcollege ca