Course Detail
Course Detail



CANADIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE

The Professional School

Childcare and Community service
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER DIPLOMA (PSW) w/Co-Op

 
Canadian Buseiness College
Credits
640
Duration

    Full-time:

21weeks

    Part-time:

NAweeks
Availability
Monthly Start Date
Payment Options:
Financial aid may be avaliable.
Prerequisites
Grade 12 Education or Mature Student Status
Course Description
Graduates of the Canadian Business College Personal Support Worker program are prepared to function in the traditional caretaker role at institutions providing health care, and community agencies which provide health care service and homemaking skills. In order to provide safe, effective, and sensitive skills in care giving and community work, it is imperative that individuals adopt a psychosocial approach to care. Sensitivity to the individual and their rights is central to both the theme of instruction and training of the Personal Support Worker. Safe and effective functioning requires the need to understand the legalities of the role of the worker, and the demand for a positive work ethic that is productive and constructive to the Personal Support Worker role. It is imperative that Canadian Business College graduates of the program understand their own strengths and limitations, and can interact and communicate effectively with clients, families, and Health Care team members.
Long-term care and support workers form the backbone of community and facility services. They are often the people with whom clients have the most contact and with whom they develop close relationships. The attitude, approach and abilities of workers are critical to the well-being, comfort, safety, and health of the people they support.

The Personal Support Worker program was developed as part of the Ontario Government's plan to reform long-term care and support services.
The goal of this Canadian Business School career program is to help individuals master the personal and occupational skills required to care for people living at home and in long-term care facilities.

Upon graduation students are awarded a Diploma, NACC Certificate and PIN when they successfully pass the NACC exam.

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Prerequisites:
(1) Grade 12 (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) at the General Level or equivalent, OR mature student status (19 years of
age or older, and out of school for one year or more);
(2) Fluency in English (demonstrated skill in verbal and
written, communication and comprehension is sufficient to
meet the demands of the program);
(3) Fitness to complete practicals (a Medical certificate is
required);
(4) A police check of criminal record may be required before
student can participate in the practical placement;
(5) CPR and First Aid prior to graduation (can be done at the
school);

Course No. C002
Topics Covered More Information:
  • Individuality of the Person, Role of the Worker, Interpersonal Skills
  • Safety, Assisting a Person with Mobility, Abuse
  • Household Management and Meal Preparation
  • Providing Optimal Support / Care Planning
  • Assisting a Person with Personal Hygiene
  • Assissting The Family
  • Cognitive Impairment and Mental Health Issues
  • Assisting a Person to Manage Ongoing Conditions
  • Assissting a Person with Medications
  • Assisting a Person Who is Dying
  • Clinical Placement - Supervised Practicum = 180 Hrs.
  • Clinical Placement - Precepted Practicum = 175 Hrs.

Additional Information for this Course.

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*Books, Material & Other fees extra
*International students are required to pay additional $500 application fee.

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