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Personal Support Worker (PSW)

A Personal Support Worker improves the quality of life of an individual and their immediate family members through their expertise in health and palliative care. NACPT’s Personal Support Worker program will prepare you with the skills and proficiency essential to provide long-term care to individuals with extensive conditions.

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Credential:

Certificate

Duration:

1 Year (37 Weeks)

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Program Overview

The program will qualify you to provide personal care at the individuals’ private residence, hospitals, long-term facilities, community centres, and schools and look after their personal, physical, psychological and emotional needs.Some of the responsibilities a personal support worker’s role holds will include:
  • Consistently observing the individual for their behavioural, physical, and cognitive changes
  • Organizing their living space to avoid any potential hazards or harm
  • Assisting them in their daily living activities (ADL), including feeding, personal hygiene, lifts and transfers
  • Understanding of their dietary constraints to prepare meal plans accordingly
  • Light housekeeping to keep the individual’s surroundings clean through mopping and disinfecting, meal preparation, and other palliative cares.
A trained Personal Support Worker might be required to be a part of a healthcare team working under a Registered Health Professional (RHP). This program will cover the Regulated Health Professions Act needed to perform tasks designated by an RHP, including administering medicines prescribed for the individual.The PSW program will meet all industry standards through theory and practicum conducted under the guidance of qualified instructors with extensive industry experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).Please be advised*: Students of the Personal Support Worker program will be required to complete the mandatory community and facility placement hours in a long-term care facility affiliated with NACPT Pharma College, to graduate.

Prerequisite Program

English as a Second Language (ESL) International program – Level 5, Prerequisite program for enrolling into an academic vocational diploma programDuration: 8 Weeks, Mode of Delivery: In personESL – Level 5 is the prerequisite program to enroll into any academic program for temporary residence students in Canada. Integrate intermediate grammar to advanced level of speaking, writing, listening and written communication.More information about Prerequisite Program (Click Here)

JOB ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OPTIONAL)

NACPT offers its unique Job Assistance Program for all graduates. Being a part of the program will allow the graduates to work with an industry professional, individually, to obtain the maximum job opportunities in the Healthcare industry. As part of this program, a career development team will help each NACPT graduate tailor their resume, prepare for specific job positions, conduct mock interviews, connect with industry experts, and have exclusive access to the job market. Every qualified student will receive references on particular projects completed under this program. You will also have the opportunity to network with NACPT alumni working in healthcare or related sectors.NACPT has designed this Job Development Program to help the students prepare a career plan knowing the industry better through expert advice. Please note that this program is optional and is not mandatory for graduation. Learn More.This program is Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
  • PSW01 – PSW Foundations
  • PSW02 – Safety and Mobility
  • PSW03 – Body Systems
  • PSW04 – Assisting with Personal Hygiene
  • PSW05 – Abuse and Neglect
  • PSW06 – Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration
  • PSW07 – Care Planning / Restorative Care / Documentation / Working in the Community
  • PSW08 – Assisting the Family, Growth and Development
  • PSW09 – Assisting the Dying Person
  • PSW10 – Assisting with Medications
  • PSW11 – Cognitive and Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries
  • PSW12 – Health Conditions
  • PSW13 – Clinical Placement (Community) – summary only
  • PSW14 – Clinical Placement (Facility) – summary only
Please note*: The mandatory Community and Facility clinical placements should be completed through the long-term care centres affiliated with NACPT Pharma College.
OSSD or equivalent (or mature student via entrance test), ESL Level 5 if applicable, Medical Clearance and Immunizations, Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector).