Become A Personal Support Worker

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER?

Take advantage of Futures Canadian College's new offer for local students!

^{Limited registrations. This offer does not cover any additional costs (eg. textbooks, tools, uniform, etc.). This offer is available to anyone living in the GTA. This offer is extended to all foreign nationals and visitors. Offer expires August 31, 2020.}

REGISTRATION FORM

^Note:^{Once you have completed registration, please make sure to complete this exam as it is one of the requirements for this course.}

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COURSE BREAKDOWN

INTRODUCTION + THEORY (ONLINE)

287 HOURS

LAB (IN-CLASS)

103 HOURS

CLINICAL PLACEMENT - COMMUNITY (IN-CLASS)

110 HOURS

CLINICAL PLACEMENT - FACILITY (IN-CLASS)

200 HOURS

During these unprecedented times, Futures Canadian College has been approved to offer the Personal Support Worker course online.

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) program prepares graduates to provide supportive care to individuals across their lifespan by assisting them with their activities of daily living, including clients experiencing cognitive impairment, physical disability, and mental health challenges.

The range of services provided by Personal Support Workers 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 in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, home management such as shopping, light house cleaning and meal preparation, family responsibilities such as routine care giving to children and assisting with social and recreational activities.

As front line workers, Personal Support Workers 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.

Graduates may find employment in a variety of care settings including:

Long-term care facilities
Home care services giving care to clients living in their own homes in the community
Supportive housing settings including senior’s apartments and retirement homes
Group homes
Hospitals
Adult day programs
Educational facilities

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 (Ontario Secondary School Diploma)

OR

Equivalency (foreign credentials must be translated into English and compared for Grade 12 equivalency by a recognized organization)

OR

Mature student with a score of 11 or more on FCC's English Exam

AND

NACC Technical Literacy Exam

Medical Certificate (Immunization Form)

Signed Disclaimer for Students in Program Leading To Work with Vulnerable Sectors

Canada wide Police Clearance of Criminal Record including Vulnerable Sector (within 30 days of starting school)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Co-operates with all members of the health team

Promotes safety and works in a safe manner

Assists with walking, movement and positioning

Assists with mechanical and physical lifts and/or transfers

Assists with personal care, personal hygiene, dressing, including laundry related tasks

Assists with meal preparation, grocery shopping, feeding, dietary planning, food handling

Answers call bells

Checks and records vital signs

Teaches life skills

Assists with range of motion exercise and other rehabilitative measures

Practices universal precautions and maintains a clean working environment

Provides emotional and social support services to care-receivers and their families

Is aware of common allergies and related first aid measures

Works as a supportive care worker for palliative care and hospice patients

Observes and reports clinical and treatment findings, behavioural changes and changes in ongoing conditions.

Maintains records, documents procedures

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the process of enrolling for this course?

Once you have filled out the registration form and paid for the course, you will receive an email from our admissions department asking for proof of prerequisites. Once all your documents are verified, you will need to complete the NACC Technical Literacy Exam.

I want to take the course but I'm not close to the campus. Can I take the entire program online?

Unfortunately, you cannot. Private Career Colleges were approved for Alternate Training Measures. This online course is only valid during COVID-19. However, once self-isolation lifts, students are required to finish their courses on campus.
If you are outside Ontario, you will need to make arrangements to finish your course in-class.

I am a mature student without an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Can I take this course?

If you are a mature student and are looking to take this course, you must take the Futures College English Exam and will need a score of 11 or higher.

I am a visitor in Canada. Do I need to be a permanent resident?

No, you do not. This course is online and can be completed within 6 months which does not require a student visa. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at international@futurescollege.ca.

I just paid for the course. When can I start?

We will be rolling out the first class by June 1st, 2020. After that, rolling registration comes into effect.

Does the fee include textbooks?

No, the fee is strictly tuition on promotion only. Textbooks, scrubs, and other materials will be an additional $500.

I am not in Canada, but I am interested. Can I apply?

This specific offer is only available to domestic students and foreign nationals currently living in Canada.
We have a separate offer for students outside of Canada.
If you have any questions, please email us at international@futurescollege.ca.

How long is this course?

The Personal Support Worker program is a total of 700 hours. The first 287 hours is theory (online); 103 hours is lab; 200 hours is community clinical placement; and 110 hours is facility clinical placement.

Do I need to do this course full-time?

No, you do not. Futures recognizes that not all students can commit full-time. We have part-time opportunities for students.

How will I get access to this course?

Once registration is complete, you will be accessing our course via Zoom and/or our Learning Management System. Once it is safe to do so, you will have to finish the course on campus in Mississauga.