Personal Support Worker Distant Learning Enroll
Certificate course
700 hours
Hybrid(Online and In-person)
| Level: Certificate |
| Mode: Hybrid |
Personal Support Worker Program Distant Learning
Type of program: Synchronous online – 359 hours and 41 hours in-person lab. The remaining 300 hours are cooperative work placements. Facility Placement 200 hrs. This must be in a location that is appointed and approved by the administration with Trident College Staff present. Community placement of 100 hours can be approved by the administration
Day program 0900-1530 hrs. ( 6 hours per day ) Monday to Friday
Evening Program 1600- 2100 hrs. ( 5 hours per day ) Monday to Friday
Trident College is an accredited college and a proud member of National Association of Career Colleges
This information is directly from the NACC website
The NACC Personal Support Worker (PSW) program is based upon the Ontario Personal Support Worker Training Standard released in January 2022. The NACC program content, standards and guidelines, combined with the clinical component of the program, ensure that the graduates have the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful as a Personal Support Worker.
The PSW program prepares graduates to provide supportive care to individuals, including clients experiencing cognitive impairment, physical disability, and mental health challenges across their lifespan by assisting them with their activities of daily living.
The NACC program was developed and maintained by a committee consisting of consultants, program design experts, and subject-matter experts from both the Regulated College sector, employer groups, and NACC staff.
- Long-term care facilities
- Home care services giving care to clients living in their own homes in the community
- Supportive housing settings including seniors' apartments and retirement homes
- Group homes
- Hospitals
- Adult day programs
- Educational facilities
The range of services provided by PSWs depend upon the individual needs of each person they support and may include personal care such as dressing, personal hygiene, mobility, and other routine activities of living following the Regulated Health Professions Act. Home management such as shopping, light house cleaning and meal preparation, family responsibilities such as routine caregiving to children, and assisting with social and recreational activities might also be expected.
As front-line workers, PSWs must develop a broad range of abilities beyond dexterity skills. They must provide not only for the comfort, safety and well-being of their clients, but also demonstrate sensitivity and respect for those in their care. The attitude, abilities and approach of the PSW are critical to the well-being and health of the people they support. The PSW will develop a skill/knowledge level that includes basic care and social service training.
Entry Requirements: Handbook
Admissions
Admission to any program at Trident Institute requires students to complete the application form and follow the procedures set out by the institute. Information will be provided to the student to ensure that an informed decision can be made.
To secure admission at the institute the following is required:
- Admission assessment test
- High school certificate or international post-secondary certificate for international applicants
- Minimum age of 18 years old.
- Proof of Canadian Status
Personal Support Worker Program Length
Total Program length = 700 hours PLUS CPR and First Aid Gentle Persuasion Approach
Course Content:
Trident Healthcare Institute follows the National Association of Community Colleges CURRICULUM the course includes the following modules:
1 PSW Foundations
III-2 Safety and Mobility
III-3 Body Systems
III-4 Assisting with Personal Hygiene
III-5 Abuse and Neglect
III-6 Household Management, Nutrition, and Hydration
III-7 Care Planning / Restorative Care / Documentation / Working in the Community
III-8 Assisting the Family, Growth and Development
III-9 Assisting the Dying Person III-10 Assisting with Medications
III-11 Cognitive and Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries III-12 Health Conditions
III-13 Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care III-14 Clinical Placement (Facility) – 200 hours
III-15 Clinical Placement (Community) – 100 hours