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The Personal Support Worker Program
Welcome to the Personal Support Worker program. City Adult Learning Centre is Accredited under the PSW Educational Program Accreditation effective October 9, 2012.
Why should you take this program? If you:
• want to make a difference in people’s lives
• dream of joining the growing field of healthcare workers
• want a dynamic career taking care of, and empowering, people of all ages
• enjoy seeing people increase their independence, self esteem, dignity and social interaction under your care
• want to earn credits towards your secondary school diploma
As a Personal Support Worker, you will:
• assist clients of varying ages to meet their basic physical needs under the supervision of registered nursing staff
• assist clients with personal hygiene
• assist with shopping, meal planning and preparation
• assist with light housekeeping and keeping client environment clean, safe and secure
• promote client independence, self-esteem, dignity and social integration
• assist with medication
• support clients’ families
CALC’s PSW Program enables you to fulfill your dream. In just 27 weeks, you can:
• earn a Personal Support Worker Certificate
• acquire the skills and knowledge to work as a personal support worker
• gain practical experience in a healthcare environment
• earn at least 9 credits towards your secondary school diploma
Prerequisites for PSW Program:
• You must be 21 or older at the time of application
• successful completion of CALC Assessment
• successful interview with a CALC staff member
• proof of updated immunization for Hepatitis B, flu shot, T.B. test or x-ray are required prior to program start date
• police reference check required by co-op placements
As a Personal Support Worker, you may work in a variety of healthcare settings:
• private homes
• nursing homes
• homes for older adults
• hospices
• community centres
• public school system
• group homes
• day care settings for the elderly
There are two major components to this program:
• Part 1: In-school courses: Monday-Friday; 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for 18 weeks
• Part 2: Out-of-school co-op placement in a healthcare setting: Monday-Friday; 6 hours per day; 7:00a.m.-2:00p.m. for 9 weeks
The costs for this program:
The cost of the program is $380.00, payable to City Adult Learning Centre. That includes:
• Activity fee $40, PSNO pin $20, Criminal record check $20.00, Clinical Supervision Fees $300.
The students are also expected to cover the cost of the following goods and services:
1. For the 1st day of classes: Textbook/workbook Mosby's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker, 3rd Edition by Sheila A. Sorrentino, RN, MSN, PhD, Mary J. Wilk, RN, GNC(c), BA, BScN, MN(c) and Rosemary Newmaster, RN
This book is approximately $120. You can buy the textbook it from one of the following bookstores:
• Alpha Textbooks: 3709 Chesswood Drive Toronto, Ontario M3J 2P6
Toll Free: 1-877-632-5742 http://www.alphatextbooks.com/Alpha/AboutUs.cfm
• English Central: 60 St. Clair Avenue East Suite 102, Toronto, Ontario M4T 1N
Toll Free: 1-866-518-4170 http://englishcentral.net/index.php?id=26
• George Brown College Bookstore 200 King St. East Toronto, Ontario M5A 3W8
email: sjbookstore@georgebrown.ca p: 416.415.5000 x.2722
2. For the Clinical: First Aid and CPR Level C approximately $100
3. For the Clinical: Uniform and shoes approximately $100
4. For the Clinical: Medical letter and immunization approximately $100
5. For the Clinical: Mask fit testing approximately $30. Mask fit testing can be taken at St. Michael's Hospital Mask Fit Testing Clinic by appointment only. Contact the Clinic for more details at:
• 2nd Floor Shuter Wing 30 Bond Street East Toronto, Ontario M5B 1W8
Telephone: 416-864-6060 ext 6944 Email: maskfitting@smh.toronto.on.ca
How do I register?
Click here to begin your registration in the PSW program.
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