This program is in high demand and provides students with the practical and theoretical knowledge necessary to work in the field of personal support. With a practicum placement, students will gain hands-on experience and will be able to find employment opportunities in long-term care facilities, home care settings, retirement homes, nursing homes, supportive housing, group homes, adult day programs, hospitals, and educational facilities.
Graduates of this program can find employment opportunities in long-term care facilities, home care settings, retirement homes, nursing homes, supportive housing, group homes, adult day programs, hospitals, and educational facilities.
Personal Support Worker
What you will learn
The Course consists of 15 modules. These modules are covered in the classroom and in the practicum.
- 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 and Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries
- Health Conditions
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care
- Clinical Placement (Facility)
- Clinical Placement (Community)
*JOB FINDING WORKSHOPS ARE INCLUDED
Admission Requirements
- An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- English proficiency requirement for International students
