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Personal Support Worker

Description

Post-Secondary Programs
Credential Earned: College Certificate (1 Year)
Campus: Haileybury, Kirkland Lake, Moosonee, Timmins, Distance
Program Length: 2 Semesters
 
Program Codes
H136 (PC) – Timmins Campus
H138 (KL) – Kirkland Lake Campus
H139 (HL) – Haileybury Campus
H137 (JB) – Moosonee Campus
 
Where caretaking and friendship go hand in hand
 
In just one year, Northern’s Personal Support Worker program will have you out in the field, providing the vital long-term care that forms the backbone of community service.
 
In the classroom – and in our state-of-the-art practice labs – you’ll develop a solid code of ethics, hone your communication skills, and master the medical terminology and care protocols you’ll need on the job.
And – in a program that fosters awareness, sensitivity and respect for every individual’s unique needs – you’ll polish approach in preparation for the close relationships you’ll develop with the clients in your care.
 
It all wraps up with a placement in a long-term care facility, and a valuable certificate that’s your gateway to a rewarding career.
 
Personal support workers are unregulated health care providers. They work under the supervision of a regulated health professional, supervisor, or in the supported independent living environment under the direction of the client. They provide clearly identified personal care, routine activities of daily living and home management services, by following care/service plans and established policies and procedures.
 
Personal support workers are responsible for their work to their clients and to their employers. Workers providing long term care and support services form the backbone of both community and facility services.
 
They are often the people with whom clients/consumers have the most contact and with whom they develop close relationships. The attitude and approach of workers and their abilities are critical to the well being, comfort, safety and health of the people they support.
 
Education to prepare support workers assists them to develop a broad range of abilities beyond dexterity skills, which emphasizes the value of their role and reflects true sensitivity and respect for the individuality of each consumer/client.
 
This program was developed as part of the Ontario provincial government’s plan to reform long term care and support services provided to people living at home and in long term care facilities. The Personal Support Worker Program is a two semester program consisting of theory and clinical practice in both institutional and community settings.
 
Part-Time Options
 
The Personal Support Worker program can be completed on a part-time basis. There are a number of courses that are available to be taking online for those who prefer the part-time option. Students may take as few or as many courses as they choose, but are responsible to meet the individual course requirements.
 
Be advised that there will still be 5 courses to be taken on-site, and require mandatory attendance in order to be successful. Some of these courses include laboratory practice, and clinical placement.  Contact the program coordinator to plan your courses today. Note that the online courses are not part of our full-time program.
 
Career Opportunities
 
Following successful completion of their program, graduates may be employed in a variety of community and institutional agencies. Personal support workers care for clients who are stable and who have clearly identified needs that are not expected to change significantly. They work under supervision and as valuable members of care/service teams; provide personal care and home management services to clients who are experiencing physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural challenges. They are capable of providing organized competent care for individual clients and for their assigned multi-client groups. Personal support workers may also work under the direction of the client.
 
General Admission Requirements
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • Grade 12 English (C, M, U)
  • Or equivalent
Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading.
 
WHAT YOU LEARN
 
Semester 1:
AA3004 Pharmacology Theory and Lab
CM1913 Communications I – Model B
PN1033 Human Relationships
PW1003 Human Body, Structure, Function and Maintenance
PW1013 Legislation, Ethics and Principles of PSW
PW1014 PSW Practice
PW1083 Common Health Care Challenges
GN1443 Canadian Indigenous Culture and Awareness
 
Semester 2:
PS1012 Developmental Disabilities Across the Lifespan
PW1002 Introduction to Community Care Theory
PW1053 Introduction to Community Care Lab
PW2011 PSW Clinical Practice
PW2017 Preceptorship
 
Additional Information

COVID-19 vaccinations are now required for all students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Practical Nursing and Personal Support Worker programs, in order to be permitted to attend clinical hours.
 
Students who do not comply with the immunization requirements will not be allowed into the practice settings and as such may not be able to complete the Practicum required to graduate from the program. CPR re-certification, criminal reference checks and immunization updates are required annually. Any costs for these tests/certifications will be the responsibility of the applicant.
 
Students are responsible for the cost of appropriate uniforms and equipment (e.g. watch, pen, etc.) required for the clinical area as well as transportation to practicum placements. Mask fit testing will be provided by the College prior to clinical practice
 
As of January 1, 2005, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) requires all applicants for registration or reinstatement from within Canada to provide a recent Canadian Police Information Centre Criminal Record Synopsis (CPIC check) and Vulnerable Sector check as part of the registration process. The CPIC check registration requirement enhances public protection by allowing CNO to identify those who have criminal records that could affect their suitability to practice nursing.
 
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
 

Overview

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  • Institution: Northern College
  • Program type: Certificat
  • Language: English
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  • Delivery Method: Apprentissage mixte/hybride

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