Program Description
Gain knowledge and practical skills to work as a team member with clients, families, nurses, physicians and other support services. You will gain hands-on experience through professional practice placements in health care agencies under the supervision of instructors and preceptors. You will also learn the legislation that is relevant to the role of a PSW including the Human Rights Code, Child and Family Services Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Worker’s Compensation Act, and the Long Term Care Homes Amendment Act.
YEAR 1
Term 1
- PSW Professional Practice 1
- Foundations 1
- PSW Lab 1
- Structure and Function of the Human Body
- Computers in Personal Support Worker
- Development Psychology
Options Group(1): Select 1
- Communication D
- Communication
Term 2
- PSW Professional Practice 2
- Community Simulation
- Mental Health
- Palliative Care
- Foundation 2
- PSW Lab 2
- Supportive Care Theory
Admission Requirements:
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Grade 10 Mathematics, D (Academic) or P (Applied) level
Note: This program may require students to bring their own mobile computer devices (BYOD) to classes.
Career Paths:
- Home Care Agencies
- Long Term Care Homes
- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
- Hospitals
- OPSWA (Ontario Personal Support Workers Association)