Adult Day School

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Program Overview – Mental Health for Emergency Responders

Jump forward! Try something new, do something you enjoy, and experience the college lifestyle all while working towards graduating from high school. Dual credits are free college courses through a partnership between Durham Continuing Education and Durham College which also count towards the high school diploma. You have a college instructor and a high school teacher who assists your transition to college with special supports and workshops while you study.

You will earn:
1 - Durham College credit: Mental Health for Emergency Responders (ADMH 1301)
2 - High School credits: the Addictions and Mental Health (PPA 4T) and an afternoon high school credit of your choice

Course Description

Issues relating to Addictions and Mental Health are highly prevalent in Canadian Society. One in five Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. The remaining four will have a friend, family member or colleague who will. One in ten Canadians fifteen years of age and over report symptoms consistent with alcohol or illicit drug dependence. About 20% of people with a mental disorder have a co-occurring substance use problem. As first responders it is critical to possess knowledge, understanding and empathy about these topics. This course will address issues relating to the development of addictions, effects, signs and symptoms and response, as well as seeking to provide a greater understanding of the differences between Mental Health, Mental Illness and Mental Disorders. Finally, the course will familiarize students with concurrent disorders, a term used when a person has both a substance related disorder and a mental health disorder as it is common for someone to have both conditions.

ADMH 1301- This course is part of the curriculum for: Emergency Services Fundamentals (1 year Ont. Certificate. After taking the ESF cert program, qualified graduates would still need to meet admission requirements but could go on to take Durham College’s 911 Emergency and Call Centre Communications; Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training; Paramedic; Police Foundations; Protection, Security and Investigation or an allied health science program.

Potential Students
Adult dual credit courses are intended for individuals:

• Aged 21 or older,
• Working toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (have not yet earned the OSSD)
• Interested and positioned to attend college or other vocational training (DCE PSW Program).
• This term’s Mental Health for Emergency Responders (ADMH 1301) course from Durham College is part of the Emergency Services Fundamentals program. It is suitable for individuals who are interested in career related to social services, community services, medical fields, first responders, and for those interested in learning more about the subject matter.

Class Time and Format:
Dates: November 18th 2026 - February 2nd, 2027
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00am – 12:00pm
Durham College Oshawa Campus:  In Person

Durham College Oshawa
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, ON
L1G 0C5

E. A. Lovell ACEC
120 Centre St. S.
Oshawa, ON
L1H 4A3

Note: 
All requests for registrations are reviewed to ensure that students meet the student profile criteria. Registration in the program is only finalized once all documentation has been received and student receives an emailed acceptance confirmation.

To begin the registration process, complete the on-line registration form

For more information, please contact:

Durham Continuing Education - dceinfo@ddsb.ca

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Program Overview - Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality
Jump forward!  Try something new, do something you enjoy, and experience the college lifestyle all while working towards your Ontario Secondary School Diploma.  Dual credits are free college courses that are linked with the high school curriculum through a partnership between Durham Continuing Education and Durham College.  You have a college instructor and a high school teacher who assists you by providing supports to promote your success in both the college and high school courses.

You will earn:
1 Durham College credit:  Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality (TOUR 1201)
2 Ontario Secondary School credits:  The Hospitality and Tourism Management (TFP 4T) and an afternoon high school credit of your choice

Course Description
Durham College credit:  Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality (TOUR 1201)
This introductory course provides students the opportunity to examine this dynamic and diverse service industry. Students will explore positions and career paths and develop plans to gain the technical and transferable skills required to succeed in this program and in hospitality and tourism. The sectors of the industry and their interrelationships are covered; this includes transportation, accommodation, food and beverage, recreation and entertainment, and travel services. As well, students will analyze and discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities to develop a growth mindset.

Potential Students
Adult dual credit courses are intended for individuals:

• aged 21 or older,
• working towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• interested and positioned to attend college or working in the Hotel or Food Services Industry

This term’s dual credit, Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality, is a course from the Hospitality and Horticulture Science (HHS) Advanced Diploma programs at Durham College.  It is suitable for individuals who are interested in a career related to all aspects of the hospitality industry.

Class Format
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: February 3rd, 2027 - April 10, 2027

Projected Location
Durham College
Whitby Skills Trade Centre
1610 Champlain Ave.
Whitby, ON
L1N 6A7

E. A. Lovell ACEC - Map
120 Centre St. S.
Oshawa, ON
L1H 4A3

Please note: 
All requests for registrations are reviewed to ensure that students meet the student profile criteria. Registration in the program is only finalized once all documentation has been received. 

To begin the registration process, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM.   

For more information, please contact:
Durham Continuing Education - dceinfo@ddsb.ca

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Program Overview

Try on a Trade for Free!

Jump forward!  Try something new, do something you enjoy, and experience the college lifestyle all while working towards graduating from high school.

Dual credits are free college courses through a partnership between Durham Continuing Education and Durham College which also count towards the high school diploma.  You have a college instructor and a high school teacher who assists your transition to college with special supports and workshops while you study.  

Term 4 – The program is:  Try on a Trade

You will earn:

2 Durham College credits:  Wood Framed Construction (RENO 1101/TSQ4T), and Basic Electrical Techniques (TFBE1301/TNC4T). 

3 High School credits:  Grade 12 Workplace Math (MEL4E) with a trade focus, plus the two college credits.

Course Description

The Wood Framed Construction course covers the fundamentals of wood framing structures and components integral to stick framed structures. Students will learn the basic building skills for new construction and almost every remodelling or addition project. The Basic Electrical course covers an understanding of electricity, basic wiring methods, components, tools, and authority standards associated with a single family electrical residential installation.   Additional time will be spent on small construction projects, construction math, and safety.  Certifications include: Standard First Aid & CPR, Working at Heights, Fire Extinguisher Training, and WHMIS. 

Potential Students

Adult dual credit courses are intended for individuals:

• Aged 21 or older,
• Working toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (have not yet earned the OSSD)
• Interested and positioned to attend college
• Able to physically work safely in a shop environment with mechanical equipment, noise and dust

This term’s program would appeal to adults who want to explore the trades of wood framed construction and electrical, try out a college course for free, learn valuable hands-on skills, prepare for further college study, work, or apprenticeship.  This term’s Wood Framed Construction course is part of the Carpentry and Renovation Technician Diploma program at Durham College.  Basic Electrical is a course from the 1-year Trades Fundamentals program at Durham College.

College Program Benefits

Free course tuition

Earn two college credits

Learn to use DC Connect (online college course platform)

Free application voucher for those applying to an Ontario College

Free bus tickets to get to/from the College

High School Benefits

Earn up to 3 credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Upgrade employment skills

Transition to work or college

Free First Aid & CPR, Working at Heights Certification, Fire Extinguisher Training and WHMIS

Class Format

In person, in classroom, Monday to Friday

April 20, 2027 – June 22, 2027

9:00 am – 3:00 pm (specific schedule TBA)

Locations

Scheduling is being finalized.  The program will take place between both Whitby Campus for Durham College and EA Lovell Adult and Continuing Education Centre. 

E. A. Lovell ACEC - Map
120 Centre St. S.
Oshawa, ON
L1H 4A3 

Durham College

Whitby Skills Trade Centre

1610 Champlain Ave.

Whitby, ON

L1N 6A7

Note

All requests for registrations are reviewed to ensure that students meet the student profile criteria.  Registration in the program is only finalized once all documentation has been received and student receives an emailed acceptance confirmation.

To begin the registration process, please select the dual credit option and complete the on-line registration form

For more information, please contact:
dceinfo@ddsb.ca

1. Complete a Day School course. 
   
2. Complete an eLearning course.  
   
3. Complete a correspondence course.
4. Attend a night school class.
   
5. Complete a course through the North Credit program (for people who live in Beaverton, Cannington, Port Perry, Uxbridge and surrounding communities).  
   
6. Complete a cooperative education course.
   
7. Complete a summer school course.
   
8. After completing 1 credit through any of Durham Continuing Education's programs, you can get a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) or a Mature Student Evaluation (MSE) done.

Many students have family, personal and/or work responsibilities outside of school. Durham Continuing Education offers many program alternatives to day school, including:

1. eLearning
2. Night School
3. North Credit program (for residents of Beaverton, Cannington, Port Perry, Uxbridge and surrounding communities)
4. Summer School

Students can enroll in a class that best fits their schedule. If you are a young parent collecting Ontario Works, you may qualify for a program called Learning Earning and Parenting (LEAP) which assists parents with school and parenting. Speak with your OW counsellor about possible options.

Many organizations assist students in their return to work, including Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, Immigration and Citizenship, and the John Howard Society. Contact a community agency that may be of assistance to you for more information.

There are no fees for Day School courses.

DCE offers Adult Upgrading courses for students to strengthen math and reading skills before entering credit courses.

Depending on how long you have been out of school, you may be eligible for Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition (PLAR) or a Mature Student Evaluation (MSE).

In addition to the regular credit programming, students can complete Pathways certificate programs. Pathways programs include classroom theory and cooperative education placements. Programs available include:

Educational Assistant (EA)

Office Administration

Personal Support Worker (PSW)