Personal Support Worker (LEAP)
Description
The LEAP PSW program is delivered in an online accelerated format, however all of the required courses and content from the full-time Personal Support Worker program are still covered.
2 weeks of full-time, online, synchronous coursework. During the student participant's course work, the LTC home will backfill their work position to support their ability to the online training.
Students will be assigned to a preceptor from their LTC home prior to beginning their clinical placement.
10 weeks of paid, on-site, experiential training through a clinical placement in the LTC home in which the student participant is currently employed. their assigned preceptor will oversee the work of the student in the clinical placement portion of the LEAP.
There will be three cohorts of 60 students each, beginning May, July and October.
Semester 1
PSW 151: Applying Mobilities Techniques
PSW 152: Providing Personal Care
PSW 154: Human Development and Family Dynamics Across the Lifespan
PSW 156: Field Experience 1 - Personal Support Worker Practice 1
PSW 159: Communication and Caregiving
WRIT 100: College Reading and Writing Skills
Semester 2
PSW 161: Assisting with Mental Health and Psychological Disorders
PSW 162: Assisting with Common Health Conditions
PSW 163: Palliative Care and Career Planning
PSW 164: Household Management, Safety and Assisting with Medications
PSW 167: Field Experience - Personal Support Worker
PSW 168: Field Experience 1 - Personal Support Worker Community Practice
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Applying Mobilities Techniques
- Providing Personal Care
- Human Development and Family Dynamics Across the Lifespan
- Field Experience 1 - Personal Support Worker Practice 1
- Communication and Caregiving
- College Reading and Writing Skills
- Assisting with Mental Health and Psychological Disorders
- Assisting with Common Health Conditions
- Palliative Care and Career Planning
- Household Management, Safety and Assisting with Medications
- Field Experience 1 - Personal Support Worker Community Practice
- Field Experience - Personal Support Worker
Overview
- Institution: Humber College
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
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.