Personal Support Worker
Description
Type: Ontario College Certificate Length: 8 Months Partner: Canadore College
Delivery: Hybrid in Rama, ON; Hybrid in Timmins, ON; Hybrid in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON Next Intake: Fall 2023
Tuition: *Funded by the Government of Ontario
* Registered students will also receive 265 hours of paid work experience.
This program trains students to offer personal care and home management services to clients in community or institutional settings. Personal support workers provide services to clients with physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural challenges. Learn hands-on in the classroom, on community placements and in the home environment simulation lab equipped with high-end fidelity audio/visual equipment and interactive mannequins. PSWs are highly sought after as health care providers, working collaboratively as part of the health care team or in a supported independent living environment.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
CURRICULUM
Semester 1
CMM125 Communication Fundamentals
PSW185 Professional Issues
PSW152 Client, Family & Community
PSW235 Numeracy and Healthy Living
PSY200 Lifespan Development
PSW180 Biology for PSWs
CLT100 Canada's First Peoples
PSW162 Lab I
PSW205 Mental Health (6 Weeks)
PSW210 Lab II (Simulation Lab, 6 Weeks)
Semester 2
PSW230 Clinical
PSW300 Consolidation
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Delivery: Hybrid in Rama, ON; Hybrid in Timmins, ON; Hybrid in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON Next Intake: Fall 2023
Tuition: *Funded by the Government of Ontario
* Registered students will also receive 265 hours of paid work experience.
This program trains students to offer personal care and home management services to clients in community or institutional settings. Personal support workers provide services to clients with physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural challenges. Learn hands-on in the classroom, on community placements and in the home environment simulation lab equipped with high-end fidelity audio/visual equipment and interactive mannequins. PSWs are highly sought after as health care providers, working collaboratively as part of the health care team or in a supported independent living environment.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U.
- In order to complete the mandatory clinical placement component of the PSW program, you will be required to show proof of vaccination (including current Covid protocol, Hepatitis-B, and Varicella), a clear Tuberculosis test, as well as a clear vulnerable sector screening police check.
- Nutritional menu planning
- Clinical and community care (hospital and long-term care)
- Simulation and lab work
- Diseases and pharmacology
- Patient client home care
CURRICULUM
Semester 1
CMM125 Communication Fundamentals
PSW185 Professional Issues
PSW152 Client, Family & Community
PSW235 Numeracy and Healthy Living
PSY200 Lifespan Development
PSW180 Biology for PSWs
CLT100 Canada's First Peoples
PSW162 Lab I
PSW205 Mental Health (6 Weeks)
PSW210 Lab II (Simulation Lab, 6 Weeks)
Semester 2
PSW230 Clinical
PSW300 Consolidation
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: First Nations Technical Institute
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: PSW
- Delivery Method: Blended/Hybrid Learning
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.