Personal Support Worker (NACC) - Program Length - 22 Weeks


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Program Summary

The Personal Support Worker program was developed as part of the Ontario Government’s initiative to reform long-term care and community support services.  These services are provided to people in long-term care facilities, group homes and those living at home in the community. This program standardizes training and provides a solid educational base for workers who provide long-term care and support services in both institutional and community settings.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Personal Support Worker program may look for employment in a number of areas including long term care facilities, home care agencies, with boards of education-special needs children, senior citizen recreation centers, hospitals, group homes, respite and palliative care centers. 


Prerequisites

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma, General Education Diploma or Mature Student Status
  • Photo ID/SIN document verification letter
  • Successful interview with the Registrar
  • Must be willing and able to do shift work
  • Medical Certificate indicating that the student is
    free of communicable disease and has an up to date immunization record
  • Submission of a negative CPIC
  • Passing score in NACC literacy test



Graduation Requirements

An overall average of 70% must be obtained to graduate.  A minimum mark of 70% must be achieved to pass any given module.

Successfully complete all placements and pass the NACC Final Exam.

Program Modules

  • Individuality of the Person
  • Role of the Personal Support Worker
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Safety
  • Assisting a Person with Mobility
  • Abuse
  • Household Management and Meal Prep
  • Optimal Support/Care Planning
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Assisting the Family
  • Cognitive Impairment & Mental Health
  • Assisting to Manage Ongoing Conditions
  • Assisting with Medications
  • Assisting a Person who is Dying
  • Supervised Practicum
  • Precepted Practicum
  • NACC Final Exam
Personal Support Worker