Program Description                                     

The Personal Support Worker Program at Clarkridge Career Institute is a 37 weeks /43 weeks program that is taught by experienced nurses who have considerable experience in the health care industry and are passionate about disseminating the knowledge to the students who are desirous about establishing their career in the health care industry. The Personal Support Worker Certificate holder apart from working as a freelancer can also work in partnership with other medical management members and patient's families to attain all-time positive well-being and outcomes.

This program is specially designed keeping in mind the changes and trends taking place in the health care industry so that the program can always be in consonance with the shifting requirements and needs. As a part-time, it is convenient for the students to pursue this program along with their other chores. The program not only allows students to establish their career in the health care industry but also tries to bring about a comprehensive change in society, by making students more empathetic toward the individuals.
 
Program Highlights 

• This Personal Support Worker program reflects the latest practices and policies in the field.
• Instructors will supervise the students in clinical practice to learn, grow and practice their newly acquired skills.
• Faculty members are experienced, friendly, and supportive.
• PSW programs train students to assist patients in activities of daily life and home management services.
• Students learn how to provide services to clients with physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
• At Clarkridge, you will be trained to provide support services, assistance in mobility (lifting and transferring clients) with
• Clinical internship facilitates students with real insight into the future career to pursue employment opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitative centers, and retirement care home.

About Course

The Personal Support Worker 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 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

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 behavioral 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

Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria.
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:

-IELTS (MIN IELTS SCORE -OVERALL 6.0 Bands or

-PTE (MIN PTE SCORE- 43-50) or

-TOEFL (MIN TOEFL SCORE- 525 FOR PAPER BASED TEST AND 80{20W 20R 20L 20S} FOR INTERNET BASED TEST) or

CAMBRIDGE TEST (Cambridge (FCE/CAE/CPE) 160 (with no single test score below 149) or

- Pass the NACC Technical Literacy exam prior to admission into the program.

• Other requirements:

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

- Police Clearance Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector check

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

Course Fees

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