Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.
The Personal Support Worker program was developed as part of the Ontario government 's plan to reform long-term care and support services which are provided to people requiring support in their Activities of Daily Living. This program standardizes training and provides a solid education and skills foundation for workers who provide long-term care and support services in both institutional and community settings.
The course is taught in structured modules to facilitate learning and evaluation. A student is expected to successfully complete the theory and practicum component of all the modules prior to graduation, in addition to successfully completing a final examination at the end. The theory component provides students the with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills, while the practicum provides the student the opportunity to apply their knowledge gained in a practical setting while developing the skills needed for employment.
The National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) Personal Support Worker Training Program consists of the following module breakdown:
PSW Foundations
Safety and Mobility
Body Systems
Assisting with Personal Hygiene
Abuse
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 / Mental Health issues and Brain Injuires
Health Conditions
Clinical Placement - Community (110 Hours)
Clinical Placement - Facility (200 Hours)
NACC Personal Support Worker Final Exam
Potential Job Opportunities include, but are not limited to:
Long Term Care Facilities
Retirement Homes / Assisted Living Homes
Hospitals
Community Health Agencies
Private Duty
Hospice
Group Homes
Schools
Day Programs / Special Needs Programs
The Community Pharmacy Assistant program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist the pharmacist by teaching the required skills to understand and perform a necessary competence in general operations of a pharmacy. Emphasis in the Community Pharmacy Assistant program is placed on the hands-on skills necessary to be employed in the field. Students will learn the technical and clerical aspects of assisting the pharmacist.
List of Main Topics
Basic and Applied Medical Sciences
Medical Terminology
Pharmacology
Community Pharmacy
Institutional Pharmacy
Safe Handling of Infective and Hazardous Agents
Pharmacy Calculations and Dose Preparations
Compounding and Dispensing Lab
Preparing Sterile Intravenous Products
Pharmacy Laws and Regulations
Communications and Customer Services
Career Planning and Preparations
Pharmacy Software
First Aid and CPR
240 Clinical Placement Hours
Potential Job Opportunities include, but are not limited to:
Community Pharmacy
Hospitals
Pharmaceutical Companies
This workshop enhances the Personal Support Workers skills and knowledge to encourage using a person-centred, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach, and respond respectfully and with confidence and skill to responsive or challenging behavior associated with dementia.
The Food Service Worker program is designed to provide training for anyone seeking employment in roles such as a Food Service Worker, Food Service Assistant, Dietary Aide, or for people already in the industry who wish to upgrade or enhance their skills. The program is 400 hours in length, including both theory and practicum training, and upon successful completion the graduate will earn their Food Service Worker Diploma.
Individuals that already work as a Dietary Aide or Food Service Worker are encouraged to inquire about potential placement credits based on their employment!
Students in the Food Service Worker program will also complete First Aid/CPR Certification and Food Handler's Certification through their training program as part of the requirements necessary to earn their Diploma.
Course Topics include:
Interacting effectively with clients and co-workers
Basic principles of nutrition
Nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle and special diets
Quantity food preparation and safe food handling techniques
Food Service sanitation and safety procedures
Proper uses, storage and maintenance of institutional kitchen equipment
Institutional food service systems including purchasing, receiving, production, inventory, delivery and service
Potential Job Opportunities include, but are not limited to:
Food Service Departments in:
Long Term Care Facilities
Hospitals
Schools