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NACC Personal Support Worker DE 2022
About the Program
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate program prepares you for a rewarding healthcare career providing vital care to individuals who need assistance with daily activities—the elderly, those recovering from illness, and individuals with disabilities. In 29 weeks including a 300-hour clinical placement, you'll gain comprehensive training through hybrid delivery (online and in-person learning) to meet Canada's rapidly growing demand for compassionate PSWs in hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, and home care settings. Graduates write the NACC (National Association of Career Colleges) final examination and are ready to make a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives every day.
What You'll Learn
- Personal Care & Daily Living Support - Master assisting with personal hygiene, mobility and safety techniques, household management, nutrition and hydration, medication assistance, and maintaining client dignity and independence
- Health Conditions & Specialized Care - Develop expertise in body systems, health conditions, cognitive and mental health issues, brain injuries, dementia care using Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®), and assisting dying persons with compassionate end-of-life care
- Clinical Skills & Documentation - Gain proficiency in care planning, restorative care techniques, accurate documentation, recognizing and responding to abuse and neglect, infection control, and applying evidence-based practices
- Professional Practice & Safety - Complete First Aid/CPR certification, learn growth and development across lifespan, family support strategies, AODA and OH&S workplace safety, and professional communication skills
Key Program Features
- 29 weeks hybrid delivery - flexible learning combining online instruction with in-person skills training and 300-hour clinical placement in community and facility settings
- NACC final examination - comprehensive national certification exam ensuring graduates meet industry standards for Personal Support Worker practice
- GPA® dementia care training - specialized Gentle Persuasive Approaches certification for supporting individuals with dementia and responsive behaviours
- Real clinical placements - hands-on experience in both community home care and facility settings, many graduates hired directly from placements
Career Opportunities
Roles: Personal Support Worker in hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, nursing homes, home care agencies, adult day programs, educational facilities, providing essential care to elderly, disabled, and recovering individuals
Why it matters: Join Canada's essential healthcare workforce addressing the growing demand from aging population—provide dignified, compassionate care that makes a meaningful difference in people's lives while building a stable, rewarding career
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