
- Lessons: 117
- Duration: 700 hours
Epic College of Technology designed this program to teach and train students to support services to people living at home, long-term care centers, nursing and retirement homes, hospitals, rehab centers or any other health care facilities. This program also educates students to communicate with clients, families and members of the health care team. Students will also study methods to safely care for the different clients who may experience emotional, physical or behavior challenges. Upon completing the practicum, students will gain experience in the field of health care that will help them to build their future careers.
The NACC Personal Support Worker program offers the students quality education and training by highly experienced professionals. The NACC PSW Program will teach students the content and the skill competencies that are required to become an efficient Personal Support Worker.
Admission Requirements
Student has an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent or Is 18 years of age or older on or before the program begins and can pass a qualifying test that has been approved by the Superintendent.
Duration : 700 hours
Diploma Program Highlights
PSW Foundations
Safety and Mobility
Body Systems
Assisting with Personal Hygiene
Abuse and Neglect
Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration
Care Planning, Restorative Care, Documentation, Working in the Community
Assisting the Family, Growth and Development
Assisting the Dying Person
Assisting with Medications
Cognitive and Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries
Health Conditions
Career Opportunities
Homecare Personal Support Worker
Personal Care Aide
Health Care Aide
Health Care Assistant
Support Services Attendant
Attendant Service Worker
Senior Care Provider
Guest Attendant
Resident Attendant
Client Care Attendant
Patient Care Assistant
Home Support Worker
Personal Care Attendant
Caregiver
Community Personal Support Worker
Program Manager Personal Support Worker
Senior Care Provider
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
- Work in home, hospitals, rehab centers, etc., where PSW can support clients in activities of daily living including mobility, hygiene, food preparation, light housekeeping, and so on.
- Apply their knowledge and skills to support people with developmental disabilities.
- Provide experience in assisting in the development and implementation of Behavioural Support Plans in co-operation with support networks.
- Look after and assist senior persons with health complications in private homes, hospitals, rehab centers, etc. This involves constant communication with family members and multiple health care providers.
- Provide home care to physically disabled children and adults. This job requires the knowledge of common cognitive and physical conditions of the clients.
- Provide caregiving assistance in nursing homes and retirement homes for the elderly people.
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PSW Foundations
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Lesson 1.1Communication with the Health Care Team
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Lesson 1.2Effective Communication Skills
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Lesson 1.3Time Management
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Lesson 1.4Introduction to Job Search
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Lesson 1.5Health Care Team
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Lesson 1.6Applied Legislation (Sources of Rights)
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Lesson 1.7Problem Solving/Critical Thinking
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Lesson 1.824 Hour Clock
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Lesson 1.9Terminology
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Lesson 1.10The Family and Visitors
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Lesson 1.11Understanding the Client/Consumer
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Lesson 1.12Personal Support Worker Role
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Lesson 1.13Abraham Maslows Hierarchy of Needs
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Lesson 1.14Stress
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Lesson 1.15Medical Abbreviations
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Lesson 1.16Workplace Legislation
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Lesson 1.17Workplace Settings
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Lesson 1.18Consumer/Client Rights
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Lesson 1.19Medical Terminology
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Lesson 1.20Sexual Harassment, Racism, Discrimination
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Lesson 1.21Prevention and Management of Angry Episodes
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Safety and Mobility
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Lesson 2.1Promoting a Safe Environment
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Lesson 2.2Preventing Falls
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Lesson 2.3Burns and Burn Prevention
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Lesson 2.4Suffocation
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Lesson 2.5Restraints
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Lesson 2.6Fire Safety
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Lesson 2.7Poison Prevention
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Lesson 2.8Preventing Equipment Accidents
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Lesson 2.9W.H.M.I.S
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Lesson 2.10Infection Control
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Lesson 2.11Documentation of Unusual Incidents
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Lesson 2.12Overview of the Musculoskeletal System
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Lesson 2.13Overview of the Nervous System
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Lesson 2.14Body Mechanics (theory and practical)
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Lesson 2.15Positioning the Person (theory and practical)
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Lesson 2.16Ambulation (theory and practical)
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Lesson 2.17Wheelchairs
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Lesson 2.18Assistive/Prosthetic Devices
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Lesson 2.19Exercise and Activity
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Body Systems
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Assisting with Personal Hygiene
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Abuse and Neglect
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Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration
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Care Planning, Restorative Care, Documentation, Working in the Community
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Lesson 7.1Rehabilitation of the Whole Person
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Lesson 7.2Assisting a Person to Practice Skills
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Lesson 7.3Admissions, Transfers and Discharges
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Lesson 7.4Height and Weight
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Lesson 7.5Measuring Vital Signs
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Lesson 7.6Charting and Computer Fundamentals for PSWs
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Lesson 7.7Applied Skills Review
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Lesson 7.8Working in the Community
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Assisting the Family, Growth and Development
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Assisting the Dying Person
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Lesson 9.1Changes In the Way We are Dying-and Integrating a Palliative Approach
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Lesson 9.2Preparing to Care for the Dying Person and Family
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Lesson 9.3Tools to Help Gather Information and Communication with the Team
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Lesson 9.4Physical Comfort – Part II
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Lesson 9.5Providing Psychosocial Support
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Lesson 9.6Last Days and Hours
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Lesson 9.7Caring for You
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Assisting with Medications
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Cognitive and Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries
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Health Conditions
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Lesson 12.1Overview
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Lesson 12.2Tumours
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Lesson 12.3Musculoskeletal Disorders: Definitions, Signs and Symptoms, Treatment/Care of the Person
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Lesson 12.4Respiratory Disorders: Definitions, Signs and Symptoms, Treatment/Care of the Person
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Lesson 12.5Cardiovascular Disorders: Definitions, Signs and Symptoms, Treatment/Care of the Person
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Lesson 12.6Endocrine System Disorders: Definitions, Signs and Symptoms, Treatment/Care of the Person
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Lesson 12.7Urinary System Disorders: Definitions, Signs and Symptoms, Treatment/Care of the Person
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Lesson 12.8Urinary System – Procedures
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Lesson 12.9Gastrointestinal System Disorders: Definitions, Signs and Symptoms, Treatment/Care of the Person
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Lesson 12.10Communicable Diseases: Definitions, Signs and Symptoms, Treatment/Care of the Person
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Lesson 12.11Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Definitions, Signs and Symptoms, Treatment/Care of the Person
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Lesson 12.12Hearing Problems
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Lesson 12.13Vision Problems
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Lesson 12.14Heat and Cold Applications
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Lesson 12.15Oxygen Needs
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Lesson 12.16Review
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Clinical Placement (Facility)
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Clinical Placement (Community)
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Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care