ASL Emergency Workshop- Communicating with the Deaf in Emergency Situations (First Contact )

Intended For: All Professionals

Registration Closed

Date: Feb 02, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - Feb 03, 2019 @ 04:00 PM

Fee: FREE

Description

Participants will learn the ASL alphabet, basic sign language for emergency situations, and communication strategies to be able to calm, reassure, assess and obtain contact and other necessary information. Participants will also spend time learning about deaf culture in order to have a better understanding on how to communicate with individuals in the deaf community. The workshop is designed to apply what is learned in practice scenarios.

No previous knowledge of Sign Language is required to take this workshop.

At the end of the workshop, participants receive a USB with over 100 practice videos to review the material covered in the workshop and a Humber College Certificate of Participation.

This workshop will be offered on Saturday, Febuary 2 and Sunday, February 3 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Please visit our website to register: https://liberalarts.humber.ca/explore/continuingeducation/workshops.html. 

Session Objective

This 10 hour (2 day) interactive workshop will introduce participants to strategies and techniques for dealing with individuals in the deaf community in first contact emergency situations.

Standards of practice

• Caring and Responsive Relationships
• Safety, Health, and Well-Being in the Learning Environment

Presented By: LAS Continuing Education (ASL Workshop ), LAS Continuing Education (ASL Workshop )

Location

Humber College - North Campus
North Campus - F building
North Campus - F310 - 205 Humber College Blvd.
Etobicoke, ON M9W5L7

District: Etobicoke York District