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Personal Support Worker

About The Program

The NACC Personal Support Worker 2022 Certificate at triOS College is a 31-week program plus 12-week internship designed to unlock a fulfilling career in Canada's growing healthcare sector. Students join a rapidly growing industry with high employment opportunities as essential healthcare workers with significant government investment backing.

Why Choose This Healthcare Program?

Ready to embark on a rewarding journey in the healthcare industry? Students passionate about supporting others in their emotional and physical well-being find this program provides their gateway to a successful future. As Personal Support Workers, graduates provide essential assistance in daily living activities across multiple healthcare settings.

Core Curriculum Includes:

Clinical skills: mobility support, personal care, hygiene, and medical condition management
Administrative competencies and healthcare documentation
Mental health theories, brain injury awareness, and medication management
12-week clinical placement in community and long-term care facilities

This comprehensive program equips students with vital skills to work in homes, hospitals, or long-term care facilities while following NACC curriculum that maps to Ontario provincial-approved training standards.

Career Opportunities

Graduates enjoy flexibility in choosing their career path within the healthcare industry. While the majority work for private and not-for-profit home care agencies, others find employment in nursing homes and hospitals, with the option to work self-employed.

Top Employers Who Have Hired triOS Grads:

Paramed Home Health Care
Home Instead Senior Care
Revera Home Health
Chartwell Retirement Residence
Canadian Red Cross
Von Canada
Responsive Group

Employment Outlook

Excellent career prospects with unprecedented government investment in the sector. Students can take advantage of up to $5,400 stipend during placement, up to $10,000 incentive for 12-month commitment, and additional $10,000 for rural placements.

Program Details

What Students Receive:

Clinical work placement in community and long-term care facilities
CPR (Healthcare Provider Level), First Aid, and Gentle Persuasive Approach certificates
Real-world simulation classrooms with hospital beds, wheelchairs, and required equipment
Microsoft Office and Windows software subscriptions included

Program Highlights:

31-week certificate program with 12-week hands-on internship
Flexible learning options: On-campus or Hybrid delivery
NACC curriculum meeting Ontario provincial standards
Intramuscular/Subcutaneous Insulin Administration training

This transformative program prepares students to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those they serve while entering a stable, growing healthcare sector with strong government support and incentives.

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