About the Clever Companion Program
The first of its kind in North America, the Clever Companion ® Program prepares practitioners to work with their senior clients, to support and enhance their cognitive and mental abilities, using our Worlds Ahead ® Approach.
Worlds Ahead ® Approach Defined
Today’s seniors in Canada are more independent and better educated than ever. Women, especially, have achieved career success and have held positions of authority like no generation before. The goal of the World’s Ahead approach is to train practitioners to activate and validate the wisdom and experience of their senior clients, to help them stay engaged as lifelong learners and healthy, contributing members of society.
Delivered online over a span of two months, our Clever Companion ® program covers:
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- The World’s Ahead Approach to working with seniors
- The wide diversity within the senior population
- The latest science on cognitive stimulation and brain health
- Ethics and professional practice issues
- Effective communication and group facilitation skills
- Resource building and session planning
- Recruiting clients and building your own practice
Clever Companion ® Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clever Companion ® program will join a community of practitioners, who will share best practices and ever-expanding online resources, regarding cognitive enhancement services for seniors. They will also receive support from Integra College through an online practitioner listing that identifies their specific areas of expertise. Clever Companions ® will work with their clients one-on-one or in a small group setting (maximum 4 people). By facilitating discovery and discussion on specific subjects of interest for the client, the goal is to challenge and engage the client to remain mentally and cognitively fit.
Pre-Qualifications for the Clever Companion ®
To qualify to be part of the Clever Companion ® program, student applicants require:
- A Bachelor’s degree
- Fluency in English (native speaker or minimum CLB 8)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a career involving tutoring/ teaching/ training a skill or academic subject
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Research skills
- Access to the Internet and a computer
- An understanding of health and social issues related to seniors in Canada
The program is $1,997.
Clever Companion® Frequently Asked Questions
This innovative program is the first of its kind in North America. The Clever Companion ® Program prepares practitioners to work with their senior clients, to support and enhance their cognitive and mental abilities, using our Worlds Ahead ® Approach.
Today’s seniors in Canada are more independent and better educated than ever. Women especially have achieved career success and have held positions of authority like no generation before. The goal of the World’s Ahead approach is to train practitioners to activate and validate the wisdom and experience of these seniors to stay engaged as lifelong learners and healthy, contributing members of society.
The Clever Companion ® Program duration is two months.
Yes, the program modules are delivered online and there is structured online interaction with your instructor.
The Clever Companion ® Program is structured as follows:
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- Module One: Background on the Seniors of Today
- Module Two: Companionship and Health
- Module Three: Communicating with Seniors
- Module Four: Developing Leadership Skills
- Module Five: Session Planning: One-on-One and Groups
- Module Six: Working as a Clever Companion
- Module Seven: Practicum
The cost of the program is $1,995.
We reward graduates with a program certificate upon successful completion of the two – month program.
We are pleased to be registered with PTIB – Private Training Institutions Branch http://www.
Clever Companions ® will work with their clients one-on-one or in a group setting. Graduates of the Clever Companion ® program will join a community of practitioners who will share best practices and ever-expanding online resources. They will also receive support from Integra College through an online practitioner listing that identifies their specific areas of expertise.
To qualify to be part of the Clever Companion ® program, student applicants require:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Fluency in English (native speaker or minimum CLB 8)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a career involving tutoring, teaching, training a skill or academic subject
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Research skills
- Access to the Internet and a computer
- An understanding of health and social issues related to seniors in Canada
Continuous Intakes. Please apply below.
Registration Process
Step 1: Online Application Form
Complete the online form that will take approximately 5-10 minutes to fill out. You will upload a copy of your CV (Curriculum Vitae), along with verification of competency in English (for those where English is not their original language). Your application will then be reviewed (we aim to get respond within 24 hours).
Step 2: Online Registration
If your application is approved, you will receive notification of your approval and the link to complete the online registration process.
At Integra College we are not only helping our students to create rewarding and meaningful careers, but changing cultural perceptions about wellness and vitality – to create a world filled with happy, healthy, and thriving people of all ages.
