Additional information
| Province | Ontario |
|---|---|
| Colleges | UMS Healthcare College |
| Program Categories | Healthcare |
| Program Duration | 4 Months |
| Class Type | Virtual |
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER BRIDGING PROGRAM
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This 4 month program is for individuals who are internationally trained nurses and healthcare workers who want to transition into the Canadian workforce. It could also be suited for previous Canadian-educated nurses, health care aides, or PSWs who want a refresher before coming back to work in the field. This is perfect for Internationally Trained Nurses who want to accelerate their applications whether they plan to apply as an RPN or RN in Canada.
Personal Support Worker at UMS Healthcare College
PROGRAM OUTLINE
You are to complete 195 hours of in-school theory. Topics covered in the program will be:
PSW Foundations
Safety and Mobility
Body Systems
Assisting with Personal Hygiene
Abuse and Neglect
Household Management, Nutrition & Hydration
Palliative Care
Assisting with Medications
Cognitive and Mental Problems
Health Conditions
You will have hands on experience using your knowledge from the theory and skills learned in the classroom during the next part of your program. A clinical instructor will be with the students for 50 hours of supervised clinical placement in both long term care facility. Students must then complete 105 hours of unsupervised clinical placement in a community facility setting.
After completion of all requirements, you will be able to take the PSW Final Certification Exam given by the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC).
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