NACC Personal Support Worker DE 2022

  • Program Accreditation: Certificate
  • 29 weeks – Total hours: 700
  • Theory: 400 hours – Placement: 300 hours

Program Overview

If you value providing care for others, you may enjoy a career as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) where you will be a valuable member of an inter-professional care team. In this role, your primary duties will include providing care for individuals and assisting with their daily living so that they can sustain independence and self-direction.

Career Opportunities

PSWs are employed in long-term care facilities, home care settings, retirement homes, supportive housing, group homes, adult day programs, hospitals and educational facilities. The PSW Certificate Program at Evergreen College is aligned with the National Association of Career College’s (NACC) curriculum in order to prepare students with a wide-ranging skillset that equips them to provide a comfortable and safe living environment for the individuals in their care.

Admission Requirements

  • A Canadian High School Equivalency Diploma, OR Equivalent: Foreign credentials must be translated in English and assessed for Grade 12 equivalency by a recognized organization such as
    WES (World Education Service), OR Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years of age and do not have a Canadian high school diploma or GED. Mature Student with a score of 11 or more on the Wonderlic SLE
  • If English is not a student’s first language, they must provide proof of English competency.
  • Signed Vulnerable Sector Disclaimer and Signed Medical Disclaimer

Placement Requirements

  • Obtain and submit a current clear Canada wide Police Clearance of Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector screening, within 45 days of commencement of study. Note: If long-term care facility placement does not begin until after six (6) months  following provision of the original clearance, the student may be required to have clearance completed again to satisfy placement requirements.
  • Submit a complete Medical Report, within 45 days of commencement of study.
  • Successfully complete a recognized course in CPR (HCP – Healthcare Provider Level).
  • Successfully complete a recognized course in Standard First Aid.
  • Clear Covid-19 test within one week of commencing practicum and/or other expectations in accordance with Public Health requirements.

Graduation Requirements

  • Achieve a minimum grade of 70% in each Module with NO evaluation method below 70%.
  • Achieve a minimum grade of 70% with NO critical deficiencies in each of the Skills Performance Demonstrations (Mobility and Personal Hygiene).
  • Demonstrate a satisfactory attendance record. All students must complete the 390 theory hours.
  • Successfully complete ALL Clinical Work Placement hours and skill requirements.
  • Successfully complete the NACC PSW Final Comprehensive Theory Exam (pass grade of 65%).
  • Produce a professional resume that the student intends to use for job search.

What You Will Learn

The Course consists of 15 modules. These modules are covered in the classroom and in the practicum.

  • PSW Foundations
  • Safety and Mobility
  • Body Systems
  • Assisting with Personal Hygiene
  • Abuse and Neglect
  • Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration
  • Care Planning/Restorative Care/Electronic Documentation/Working in the Community
  • Assisting the Family/Growth and Development
  • Assisting the Dying Person
  • Assisting with Medications
  • Cognitive/Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries
  • Health Conditions
  • Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care
  • Clinical Placement (Community)
  • Clinical Placement (Facility)

JOB FINDING WORKSHOPS ARE INCLUDED

  
The Personal Support Worker Program is approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005 and meets the standards of the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC).

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