Program Details

Personal Support Worker School: Canadore College Faculty: School of Health, Human Care and Wellness Degree: Certificate Field of Study: Health Aide Description: Enter into a dynamic health care profession. Personal support workers are highly sought after health care providers. They work under the supervision of a regulated health professional, supervisor or, in a supported independent living environment under the direction of the client. They provide clearly identified personal care, routine activities of living and home management services, by following care/service plans and established policies and procedures. Graduates of this program have the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to provide personal care and home management services to clients in both community and institutional settings. They interact with clients, families and care/service team members. Personal support workers work with clients who are stable and who have clearly identified needs that are not expected to change significantly. They work under supervision and, as valuable members of care/service teams, provide personal care and home management services to clients who are experiencing physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural challenges. Website: Personal Support Worker at Canadore College Length: 1 Year(s) Admission Requirements Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG4C or ENG4U). A completed Canadore College Health Centre form including medical history, immunization record, Hepatitis B vaccination, and a two-step Tuberculosis (TB) test is required. Please see the online student registration handbook for more information. Students require a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate, which is needed to enter clinical placements (may be made available through Continuing Education). * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.