Personal Support Worker

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Duration

32 WEEKS

Studies

Full time

Field Placement

300 Hours

Credential Awarded

Ontario College Certificate

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About the Program

The Personal Support Work field will continue to grow as Canada’s population ages. The program enables the graduates to work in hospitals, nursing homes, other long term care and community-based facilities and private homes. If you like helping others the Personal Support Worker role in today’s health care may be the answer to your career search.

Reasons for Demand

Technological advanced in the Health Care sector
Aging population in Canada
Growing interest in preventive healthcare
Higher life expectancy

Courses

PSW Foundations
Safety and Mobility
Body Systems
Assisting with Personal Hygiene
Abuse and Neglect
Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration
Care Planning / Restorative Care / Documentation / Working in the Community
Assisting the Family, Growth and Development
Assisting the Dying Person
Assisting with Medications
Cognitive / Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries
Health Conditions
Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care
Clinical Placement (Facility and Community)
Standard First Aid & CPR-C training

Career

As a graduate of this program, you may pursue future career options, such as:

Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Residential Support Worker
Personal Aides Live-in Caregiver
Personal Care Attendant
Child Care and Personal Support Worker