Program Description
- Gain knowledge and practical skills to work as a team member with clients, families, nurses, physicians, and other support services
- Gain hands-on experience through professional practice placements in Indigenous community health care agencies under the supervision of instructors and preceptors
- Learn the legislation that is relevant to the role of a PSW including the Human Rights Code, Child and Family Services Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Worker’s Compensation Act, and the Long-Term Care Homes Amendment Act.
YEAR 1
Term 1
- CLIN10088 – PSW Professional Practice 1
- COMM10380 – Communication for Personal Support Workers
- HSCI10188 – Foundations 1
- HSCI10235 – Structure and Function of the Human Body
- HSCI10259 – PSW Lab 1
- INFO10288 – Informatics in Health Care
Term 2
- CLIN10089 – PSW Professional Practice 2
- HSCI10192 – Mental Health
- HSCI10193 – Palliative Care
- HSCI10236 – PSW Lab 2
- HSCI10248 – Community-Based Simulation
- HSCI10249 – PSW Foundation 2
- HSCI10250 – PSW Supportive Care Theory
Admission Requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U equivalent
Tuition and Fees
- Total 1st Year Fees $4,390.01 * Based on 2022-2023 Domestic Tuition and Fees
- PSW intakes (April and Sept) are Tuition Free with Clinical Stipends and Educational Supports! For more information contact finaid@snpolytechnic.com.
Career Paths
- Personal Support Woker
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Next Steps
Details
Accrediting Institution
Mohawk College
Program Length
1 Academic Year
Next Program Intake
April 2023 and September 2023
Campus
Brantford Campus
Credential Type
Ontario College Certificate
Contact
Address:
411 Elgin St.
Brantford, ON N3S 7P5
General Contact:
226-493-1245
Program Contact
admissions@snpolytechnic.com
519-445-0023 ext. 6226