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Diploma of Disability Support Professional

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Regina, Canada
0.75 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

One-year certificate for personal-care and support roles with people who have disabilities.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: yes
PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

Apply core principles of Disability Support Professional
solve subject-relevant problems
and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: vocational settings. Study centres on personal care
communication
human behaviour.

Career outcomes

Disability support worker
home support worker
supportive living worker
special programs aide in education
community residential worker
vocational training worker

Curriculum

37-week certificate on supporting people of all ages in residential and vocational settings. Study centres on personal care
communication
human behaviour and cultural understanding
with practicum placements in community agencies.

Entry requirements

Academic

Grade 12. English language proficiency is also required (see English score).

Accepted academic background

Grade 10 or Grade 12 (or equivalent, or 15 post-secondary credits) with programme-specific subjects; Accuplacer alternative admission for some programmes

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 81
PTE Academic 63
Duolingo 110
Cambridge C1 Advanced
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts

How to apply

Check the entry requirements on the programme page and the intake (most programmes admit first-qualified
first-admitted from 1 September; competitive programmes open 1 October). Apply online through the Applicant Hub ( and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Upload high school transcripts
the completion certificate and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer letter and pay the non-refundable 5
000 CAD tuition deposit within 30 days. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
then apply to IRCC for a study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,800 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$44,248 CAD

Program details

Campus	Regina Campus
Faculty or school	School of Education and Community Services
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	International students can apply for merit awards (https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/international/international-scholarships.aspx).

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.75 years.