Personal Support Worker

Program Overview

This online Personal Support Worker program provides a comprehensive education in healthcare, covering topics from medical terminology to end-of-life care. Students develop practical skills in personal care, lab procedures, and communication techniques. The program prepares graduates for employment in various healthcare settings and offers pathways to Canadian residency for qualified caregivers and their families.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Module 1: Introduction to Health Care (4 credits, 3 hours/week)
• Understand the importance of patient-centered care and communication.
• Module 2: Medical Terminology/ Anatomy/Physiology/ Pathology (4 credits, 3 hours/week)
• Develop a strong foundation in medical terminology and understand commonly used terms.
• Module 3: The Human Body 1 (4 credits, 3 hours/week)
• Focus on the musculoskeletal system, including bones, muscles, and joints.
• Understand the processes of movement and how to assist patients with mobility limitations.
• Module 4: The Brain and the Mind (4 credits, 3 hours/week)
• Understand the impact of neurological disorders on cognitive function and behavior.
• Module 5: Lab Skills for the Personal Support Worker (4 credits, 3 hours/week)
• Develop practical skills for providing personal care, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Learn how to take vital signs, measure height and weight, and perform other basic assessments.
• Practice safe and effective infection control measures.
• Module 6: Advance Theory for Professional Support Workers (4 credits, 3 hours/week)
• Learn about cultural competency and diversity in healthcare settings.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for effective patient care.
• Module 7: End of Life Care (4 credits, 3 hours/week)
• Understand the principles of palliative care and supporting patients and families facing end-of-life issues.
• Module 8: The Human Body 2 (4 credits, 3 hours/week)
• Focus on the cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems.
• Understand the functions of these vital organ systems and common health concerns related to them.
• Module 9: Introduction to Psychology (4 credits, 3 hours/week)
• Explore the basics of human behavior, mental health, and common psychological disorders.
• Understand the impact of mental illness on daily life and the importance of seeking professional help.
• Module 10: Advance Lab Skills for the Personal Support Worker (4 credits, 3 hours/week)
• Further develop practical skills for providing personal care, including wound care, medication administration, and range of motion exercises.

Other:

• The program is offered online, allowing students to study at their own pace and from anywhere with an internet connection.
• Students can complete the program in six months, with classes held 20 hours per week for 24 weeks.
• Graduates of the program are prepared to work in various settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, community health centers, and private homes.
• The program also prepares students for the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot, which allow qualified caregivers and their families to come to Canada and potentially become permanent residents.

• Home Student: CAD 6,000.00 / session
• International Student: CAD 8,500.00 / session