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Diploma Program
Personal Support Worker Diploma Program
Personal Support Worker Diploma Program
Unlock your career potential in a thriving industry where skilled PSW professionals are always in high demand.
Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act 2005.
Personal Support Worker you provide daily care to individuals who need assistance as they deal with the effects of aging, injury, or illness. You work alongside and under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse.
A Personal Support Worker (PSW) course in Ontario equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to provide care and support to clients in various settings, such as long-term care, retirement homes, and private residences. These programs typically involve classroom learning, hands-on lab sessions, and clinical placements to ensure practical application of learned skills.
A Personal Support Worker (PSW) course typically covers foundational knowledge, safety and mobility, body systems, personal hygiene, abuse and neglect, household management, and care planning.
Additionally, it includes practical components like clinical placements and simulations to prepare students for real-world scenarios.
Career opportunities
A PSW (Personal Support Worker) course in Ontario provides graduates with numerous employment opportunities in various healthcare settings. PSWs can find work in long-term care facilities, hospitals, home care, and community agencies, providing support to individuals with diverse needs. The demand for PSWs is high, with many employers actively seeking qualified candidates.
- Personal Support Worker
- Home Support Worker
- Personal Aide
- Respite Worker
- Long Term Care Aide
- Resident Care Aide
- Health Care Aide
Main responsibilities
Perosnal Support Worker perform some or all of the following duties:
- Long-term care facilities
- Home care services giving care to clients living in their own homes in the community
- Group Homes
- HospitalsAdult day programs
- Educational facilities
Graduation Criteria
- Minimum mark of 75% in each module with no evaluation method below 75%
- Minimum mark of 60% with no critical deficiencies in each of the skills Performance Demonstrations
- Current Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer (Level C) CPR Certification
- Demonstrate a satisfactory attendance record by completion of the PSW Attendance
- Medical Report within 45 days of start of program stating that student is capable to complete all components of practicum portion of the program and has up-to-date immunization status
Students who achieve an average of 90% or more will have an Honours designation on their diploma.
Training
- Microsoft Outlook
- Foundations of being a personal support worker
- Role of personal support worker in client care
- Communication skills for the personal support worker
- Interpersonal & Inter-professional and relationships
- Mobility and Safety
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Foundations in Human Biology
- Assisting with palliative care
- Practicum/Practical
Admission Criteria and Additional information
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent: Yes
- Post-Secondary Certificate or Diploma: No
- Post-Secondary Degree: No
- Alternate Admission Test: No
For further information, please call (416)-510-2739 or email: info@abccollege.ca
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Progression to officer level positions is possible with additional training and experience.
Note:
Access Business College is dedicated to providing quality education and skills training to help individuals succeed in high-demand job markets. With the Better Jobs Ontario program, offered by the Government of Ontario (formerly known as Ontario Second Career), eligible Ontarians can receive up to $28,000 in grants to support their education. Additionally, if applicable, one may receive up to $1,000 per child for daycare (maximum $2,000 per month). Contact ABC Access Business College today to learn more about programs and see if you qualify for these opportunities.
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