ObjectivesThe Personal Support Worker Program is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to meet the expectations of this role. Personal Support Workers work under the supervision of Registered Nurses or Registered Practical Nurses. Based on the individual needs of each person that they support, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) assists persons with the tasks of daily living such as; home management, personal care, family responsibilities, social and recreational activities. These services are provided in homes and apartments in the community, in long-term care facilities, congregate housing settings, in the workplace and in educational facilities. This program is intended to meet the Ministry of Health guidelines established by its Long Term Care Division.
Practical experienceThere is a clinical component associated with this program.
Academic titlePersonal Support Worker Ontario College Diploma
Course descriptionFirst Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
CS 021 Communication Fundamentals I 3
PN 122 Human Relations 3
PY 299 Developmental Psychology 3
PW 101 Supportive Care Theory I 3
PW 102 Professional Growth 3
PW 106 PSW Practice l: Lab 1
PW 107 PSW Practice I: Community Clinical 5 Total 21
Second Semester A - 12 Weeks
Course Number / Title Credits
PW 201 Supportive Care Theory II 4
PW 205 Structure and Function of the Human Body 4
PW 206 PSW Practice II: Lab 3
PW 207 PSW Practice II: Long-Term Care Clinical 6.5 Total 20.5
Second Semester B - 4 Weeks
Course Number / Title Credits
PW 208 PSW Clinical : Consolidation 37 Total 37