The PSW program at NACPT will prepare you for a rewarding career in retirement homes, long-term care facilities, educational institutions, supportive housing, home care, adult daycare, and palliative care in just 35 weeks. There has never been a better moment to become a PSW and play an important part in supporting clients than right now.
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Career opportunities of a PSW are always in demand and slump-resistant! This is because although the fundamental responsibilities of a Personal Support Worker are similar, the scope of its job prospects is governed by many factors such as type of setting (Private home, Long-Term Care home, Retirement home, Clinical care setting), Requirements of the family or client when working in a private setting, Policies and procedures of the clinical care setting, Type of Personal Support Worker (PSW) training, Type and amount of experience; and Legislation
If you are planning to do upskill training for a career change you may qualify for the Second career grant and can now receive up to $28000 coverage from the Government of Ontario. Qualified candidates will get financial assistance for tuition, books, manuals, workbooks or other instructional costs, transportation, basic living allowance and child care as applicable.
JOB PROSPECTS
The career of a PSW has unlimited flexibility depending on patient care thus creating numerous job prospects such as Perioperative Support Assistant, Attendant Services Worker, Personal Care Attendant, Senior Care Provider, Resident Assistant, Support Services Attendant, Community Support Worker, Respite Worker, Home Support Worker, Patient Care Assistant, Health Care Assistant or Continuing Care Assistant
To qualify for this program you must satisfy the following requirements
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HYBRID LEARNING
You can now study at your own pace and comfort through NACPT’s hybrid program!
NACPT’s PSW – Hybrid program will help students who would like to manage their day-to-day activities along with educating themselves for a high, in-demand career as a Personal Support Worker.
The students can choose to learn online and/or attend virtual classes with the program instructor. This methodology of teaching and learning highly benefits students who have compromising personal situations. With the above-average job growth, low unemployment rate, and the current pandemic situation in the healthcare sector, the Personal Support Worker – Hybrid program is designed such that upon completion, our students are ready to join the workforce in months!
JOB ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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. Through Job Assistance 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 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.
Affiliations
The Government of Ontario has been financially supporting students in their education for decades through various grants in collaboration with Canadian colleges and universities. Apart from government grants, NACPT also provides scholarships and grants for qualified students.
Following are few other grants you may qualify for:
Job Grants
Ontario Works
WSIB
NACPT Grant
Lifelong Learning Plan
Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
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