	Durham Business & Computer College
	Personal Support Worker
	With Canada’s aging population, the role of the Personal Support Worker has become an integral part of the country’s health care solutions. The demand has never been greater for qualified professionals to care for the elderly and those with physical, cognitive or mental health issues. With empathy and the right training you can make a dramatic difference in peoples’ lives. In this program, students are taught to master the personal and occupational skills required for the care of individuals living at home and in long-term care facilities. Participants learn to identify and respond to the physical and emotional needs of clients. Core components of the PSW program include: promoting physical and mental activation, observing and communicating with clients in positive and appropriate ways, assisting with mobility issues, household management, medications, and safe-handling of specialized equipment. Students learn how to implement and maintain comprehensive care strategies which support the overall physical and emotional well-being of those in their care.

	DESIGNATION	Diploma
	NOC	3413, 3414, 6471, 6472, 6474, 6484, 6683
	FORMAT	Full-time
	DURATION	Full-time (Courses are tailored to meet your specific needs)
	PREREQUISITES	Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status (19 years of age or older). An aptitude test may be required Fluency in English (demonstrated skill in verbal and written, communication and comprehension is sufficient to meet the demands of the program); Fitness to complete practical (a Medical Certificate is required); A police check of criminal record may be required before a student can participate in the practical placement; CPR and First Aid prior to graduation.
	MODULES	PSW IVP Individuality of The Person PSW ROW Role of the Worker PSW IPS Interpersonal Skills PSW SFT Safety PSW AMB Assisting With Mobility PSW ABU Abuse PSW HMG Household Management and Meal Preparation PSW OSP Optimal Support/Care Planning PSW HYG Assisting a Person with Hygiene PSW AFM Assisting the Family PSW MNT Cognitive Impairment and Mental Health Issues PSW APM Assisting a Person to Manage Ongoing Conditions PSW AWM Assisting with Medication PSW ATR Assisting a Person in the Terminal Phase PSW TES Testing GEN CPE Career Planning and Employment Assistance
	Clinical Training:
		To complete the Personal Support Worker Program, the student must complete 265 hours of work in a facility and within the community (no more than 60% can be either setting). The college will assist in arranging clinical training

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Toronto:    1457 McCowan Road, Suite 203, Toronto, Ont. M1S 5K7	         Tel (416) 724-1053       Fax (416) 724-5258
Pickering:  1099 Kingston Road, Suite 220, Pickering, Ont. L1V 1B5       Tel (905) 427-3010       Fax (905) 420-6752
Oshawa:     50 Richmond Street East, Suite 111, Oshawa, Ont. L1G 7C7     Tel (905) 443-3010       Fax (905) 443-3011

Personal Support Worker