Certificate in Personal Support Worker (Psw)

at Academy of Learning Career College

Modules
 

• PSW Foundations
• Safety and Mobility
• Body Systems
• Assisting with Personal Hygiene
• Abuse and Neglect
• Household Management, Nutrition, and Hydration
• Care Planning
• Assisting the Family
• Assisting the Dying Person
• Assisting with Medications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent (or Wonderlic BST with a cut score of 365 for verbal and 265 for quantitative)
• 19 years of age or older (varies, depending on province specific ministry requirements)
• NACC Technical literacy exam with a minimum score of 18 out of a possible 30 marks
• Medical Certificate (Immunization Form)
• Signed Disclaimer for Students in program Leading to Work with Vulnerable Sectors
• Clear Police Check of Criminal Record or a full pardon
• Adequate level of physical health to be able to fulfill job requirements
• Good command of the English language – both written and verbal

The cost of studying at Academy of Learning Career College Scarborough varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. The tuition fees for this program is To Be Confirmed.

Training in the personal support worker certificate provides the opportunity for students to develop basic nursing and social service training skills necessary for employment in homes and apartments in the community, long-term facilities, congregate housing settings, and/or day programs.