Personal Support Worker-Advanced (PSW-A)
Duration: 6 months
Tuition Fee $ 4000
Tax: $245
Application fee: $105
Program Duration:
6 courses (total 360 hours academic) + 120-hour practicum = 480 hours total.
Education Delivery Options:
- Distance Education / Instructor-led (combined delivery).
- Coursework delivered online (50% synchronous instruction and 50% asynchronous instruction).
- Practicum experience in-person.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of this program may find employment as:
- Personal Support Workers in long-term care facilities and community care settings.
- Home Support Workers providing care to individuals in their own homes.
- Palliative and hospice care aides.
Admission Requirements:
- A Canadian Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated English proficiency (Grade 10 level or equivalent) or a valid English proficiency test score (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent).
- Students must complete a basic first aid course before the practicum (college will provide options).
Required Equipment:
- Computer (no older than 4 years), webcam, headphones, and reliable broadband for online learning.
Program Learning Objectives/Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Provide holistic, individualized, and person-centered care while respecting the dignity of clients.
- Assist clients with basic and advanced personal care needs, including hygiene, mobility, and nutrition.
- Deliver condition-specific care and support for instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).
- Foster a collaborative and safe care environment, promoting client safety.
- Provide compassionate palliative and end-of-life care.
- Exhibit professionalism, ethical conduct, and a commitment to self-care and professional development.
- Deliver culturally competent and inclusive care tailored to diverse populations.