PSW Course Description                                

PSWs play an integral role in the health care sector, and have accrued growing importance during the recent years. The program is designed to train and prepare students to provide supportive care to individuals across their lifespan by assisting 
them in their activities of daily living, including clients experiencing cognitive impairment, physical disability, and mental health challenges.
 
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) Program is offered in 37 or 43 weeks of duration and students graduating from the program receive an accredited NACC PSW Certificate along with the College Graduation Certificate. 

Students are also given the opportunity to gain hands-on working experience 
through placements in long term care homes and retirement homes and practical knowledge in lab classes.  

This program unlocks a wide range of opportunities and career options enabling a qualified PSW student to explore a multitude of possibilities :
 
-       Long term care homes
-       Hospitals
-       Independent Care Giving Facilities
-       Community Support Services 
-       Supportive Housing
-       Home Care
-       Attendant services

About PSW Course

The Personal Support Worker course is a flagship program at the Clarkridge Career Institute. It helps the students to understand the basics and nuances of compassionate caring while assisting the individuals requiring health care needs and assistance.
The PSW course consists of 14 modules. These modules are covered in the classroom and in the practicum.

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

Career Opportunities After PSW Course Certification 

PSW graduates can find employment in long-term care facilities, retirement residences, hospitals, hospices, in-home care, and health care service organizations. Personal Support Workers provide services to clients with physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural challenges. Relevant positions include:

• Personal Support Worker
• Patient Services Associate
• Patient Assistant Liaison
• Continuing Care Assistant
• Caregiver
• Health Care Aide
• Hospital Attendant
• Long Term Care Aide
• Psychiatric Aide

Admission Requirements for PSW Program

Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria to get admission in PSW program.
Admission selection is based on the following two requirements:

Academic Requirements: 

In order to meet minimum program eligibility, you must possess the following:

• Grade 12 (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent; or be at least 18 years of age or older.
• If a mature student, then you must pass a qualifying Test- SLE (Scholastic Level Exam) with a minimum score of 11.
• English Proficiency Test:

Pass the NACC Technical Literacy exam prior to admission into the program OR

IELTS with min average score of 5.5 bands with no score lower than 5 in each module OR

TOEFL with a minimum of 80 scores {20W 20R 20L 20S} OR

PTE with a minimum of 50 scores

• Other requirements:

- Medical certificate (includes TB test, immunization status especially Hepatitis B and Covid-19 vaccination is strongly recommended)

- Police Clearance Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector check

- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Certification (provided by the Institute)

PSW Course Fees

Please call us at (416-635-7190) to know about the tuition fee for the Personal Support Worker Program.