PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERIN-CLASS OR DISTANT LEARNING

COURSE OVERVIEW.

HOURS700

28 weeks

TIMECOMMITMENT

DIPLOMAS

1RECEIVE

CERTIFICATES

14RECEIVE

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.

The Personal Support Worker program prepares graduates to providesupportive care to individuals across their lifespan by assisting themwith their activities of daily living, including clients experiencingcognitive impairment, physical disability, and mental healthchallenges.The range of services provided by Personal SupportWorkers depend upon the individual needs of each person theysupport and may include personal care such as dressing, personalhygiene, mobility and other routine activities of living in accordancewith the Regulated Health Professions Act, home management suchas shopping, light house cleaning and meal preparation, familyresponsibilities such as routine care giving to children and assistingwith social and recreational activities.As front line workers, PersonalSupport Workers must develop a broad range of abilities beyonddexterity skills. They must provide not only for the comfort, safety andwell-being of their clients, but also demonstrate sensitivity and respectfor those in their care.

Statistics source

Grade 12 (Ontario Secondary School Diploma)

OR

Equivalency (foreign credentials must be translated into English andcompared for Grade 12 equivalency by a recognized organization)

ORMature student with a score of 11 or more on FCC’s English Exam

AND

NACC Technical Literacy Exam

Medical Certificate (Immunization Form)

Signed Disclaimer for Students in Program Leading To Work withVulnerable Sectors

Canada wide Police Clearance of Criminal Record includingVulnerable Sector (within 30 days of starting school)

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LEARNING OUTCOMES.

CONTACT DETAILS.info@futurescollege.ca futurescollege.ca

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CAD/YEAR

35K

EARN UP TO

(905)412-3007

To act responsibly and be accountable for own actionswhile being able to recognize the boundaries of knowledgeand he skills within the personal support worker role thatrequire collaboration with the clients, families, supervisorsand/or other members of the inter professional care/serviceteam.Establish and maintain healthy relationships with clientsand their families. Also maintain open communication,professional boundaries, and adhere to confidentiality andprivacy legislationIdentify client information using basic assessment andreport the findings in accordance with the requirements ofemployer policies and procedures and all other applicablelegislation.Promote and maintain a safe and comfortable environmentfor clients, their families, self and others including theimplementation of infection prevention and controlmeasures and emergency first aid procedures that are inkeeping with the plan of care/service plan, employerpolicies and procedures, and all applicable legislation.Use identified approaches and best practices to supportpositive and safe behavior in clients experiencing cognitiveimpairment, mental health challenges and/or responsivebehaviours.

PSW Foundations

Body Systems

Household Management , Nutrition, Hydration

1

3

6

Assisting the Dying Person9

13

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COURSE DETAILS.

TUITION.

CURRICULUM.

Assisting the Family, Growth and Development

7

8

Safety and Mobility

Assisting with Personal Hygiene

Abuse and Neglect

2

4

5

55 hrs

40 hrs

30 hrs

30 hrs

15 hrs

30 hrs

30 hrs

25 hrs

30 hrs

Cognitive and Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries11

Assisting with Medications

Health Conditions

10

12

20 hrs

40 hrs

45 hrs

Program Code: PSW-FC

School: Health School

Credential: Futures College Graduate

Diploma Program Type:

Program Length: 28 weeks

Program Hours: 700hrs.

Days: Monday to Friday

Class Hours options: Morning: 9:30 am-2:30 pm or Evening:

Start Date: Winter, Summer & Fall

Domestic Students: $5,990.00

Non-refundable application fee: $1000.00

Adminstration Fee: $500

Books: $375.00

4:30 pm-9:30 pm

Clinical Placement (Community) 110 hrs

Care Planning/Restorative Care/Electronic Documentation/Working in theCommunity

14 Clinical Placement (Facility) 200 hrs

PSW-F

SM-PSW

BS-PSW

PH-PSW

AN-PSW

HM-PSW

CRE-PSW

AM-PSW

ADP-PSW

FGC-PSW

MHI-PSW

HC-PSW

CPC-PSW

CPF-PSW

International Students: $10,990.00

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LEAR

NIN

ISETTLEMENT SERVICES.A SETTLEMENT SERVICES IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR A FEE:

Airport Pick-up

Arranging accommodation

Assisting in application for Social Insurance Number(SIN Card) - SIN Card enable you to work in Canadaduring the term of your study

Assisting in opening a bank account

Media services (introducing internet/cell phone providers)

Neighborhood support services (community, religion andsocial events)

All related services to help you settle into theCanadian student culture

Health coverage (Insurance) for international students will beincluded in the tuition fees for this program.

HEALTH COVERAGE FORINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.