The curriculum of the Personal Support Worker/Standardized Bridging Program marks the culmination of a joint initiative of the Ontario Government and the Ontario Community Support Association to revise the training and education that prepares the various categories of support workers. This program standardizes training and provides a solid education base for both community and facility employment of support workers. Education for support workers must prepare them to develop a broad range of abilities far beyond dexterity skills. Workers must also be taught to recognize the value of their role and provide not only for their client, but also demonstrate sensitivity and respect for those in their care.

	Individuality of the Person Interpersonal Skills Role of the Personal Support Worker Abuse Safety Assisting a Person with Mobility Household Management & Meal Preparation Cognitive Impairment & Mental Health Issues Optimal Support and Care Planning Assisting with Personal Hygiene Assisting the Family Assisting To Manage Ongoing Conditions Assisting With Medications Assisting A Person Who Is Dying Testing/Labs Clinical Practicum NACC PSW Standard The curriculum package developed in response to member requests has at its foundation the Ontario Community Support Association for the Personal Support Worker program at the request of the Ministry of Health. NACC has supplemented this curriculum to include a comprehensive program manual, instructor/student resource manual, performance demonstrations, tests, quizzes, and assignments, and a skills passbook, to ensure consistency in Personal Attendants. This training, combined with the clinical component ensures that the graduates have the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful as a Personal Support Worker of Personal Assistant. Final PSW Examination The NACC final examination evaluates the theory component of the training and determines whether the candidate has the required level of knowledge to do the job. The external setting and marking provide unbiased and consistent evaluation. The Examination Service Committee of NACC was formed to monitor and review the PSW/PA examination system. The Examination Services Committee also serves as a resource for member colleges offering support and advice and annual visits to confirm compliance with NACC standards for delivery of the program. Examinations are developed by the Committee with input from the industry and Common Standards Group Colleges. NACC offers the PSW/PS examination on a monthly basis. Standardized curricula and third party examinations not only demonstrate NACC’s commitment to promote nationals standards, but also facilities, credit transfer, and mobility. NACC Certificate and Pin Successful students are awarded a numbered certificate and corresponding numbered pin identifying the graduate as having successfully passed the theory portion of the PSQ Program.

	Training Schedule Full-time Days – 21 Weeks 124 James St. South Ste. 100, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 2Z4 I. Theory: 10 wks. (Monday – Thrusday 9:00am – 3:15pm, Friday 9:00 – 12:00) II. Clinical: 6 wks. (Mon. – Fri. 7am-2pm or 3pm-10pm) III. Community: 5wks. (Mon. – Fri. Flexible hours 7hrs/day) Full-Time Evenings: 21 weeks I Theory: 10 wks. (Monday – Thursday 4:00pm – 10:15pm, Friday 4:00-7:00pm) II Clinical: 6 wks. (Monday – Friday 4:00 – 11:00pm) III. Community: 5wks. (Monday – Friday Flexible hours – 7hrs day) Why wait until Fall? You can be a full-time student and attend days and evenings or 2 days a week for our part-time classes. PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER bridging program available! (Students with Health Care Aid and Home Support Worker Certificate) Total Cost: $3,130.00 Includes: Tuition Fee, CPR/First Aid Course, Textbook, Uniform, PSW Provincal Exam, PSW Pin. Payments Terms and Conditions: Down Payment $500.00 – upon signing the contract $300.00 – first day of school Remainging balance of $2,330 is payable in 4 monthly installments of $582.50/month (Full-time) and $211.82/month (Part-time) for 11 months. WE OFFER: Part-time Weekends (12 months) Financial Aid to qualified applicants Affordable student payment plans Call for class start dates

	Individuality of the Person Interpersonal Skills Role of the Personal Support Worker Abuse Safety Assisting a Person with Mobility Household Management & Meal Preparation Cognitive Impairment & Mental Health Issues Optimal Support and Care Planning Assisting with Personal Hygiene Assisting the Family Assisting To Manage Ongoing Conditions Assisting With Medications Assisting A Person Who Is Dying Testing/Labs Clinical Practicum

	Bridging Program(12-15 weeks) Admission Requirements: Successful completion of one or more of the following certificate courses: Health Care Aide Home Support Worker Level II Home Support Worker Level III Letter of Employment(Nursing Home, Retirement Home, Nursing Agency, etc. Police Criminal Reference Check Physical Exam – T.B. test (Step II) or Chest X-ray CPR/First Aid Course (Level C) I.D. picture (1) Tuition Fee $1,800.00 CPR/First Aid Course (Level C) $125.00 Textbook $130.00 Uniform (1 set) $65.00 Provincal Exam & PSW Pin $80.00 TOTAL $2,200.00 Prerequisites Students must be either an Ontario Secondary School Graduate or Mature applicants, 19 years of age or older. Mature Students must have the equivalent standing at the general level in English. Students without Grade 12 must successfully complete a Technical Literacy Examination Police background check for criminal record Physician exam – TB test step 2 or chest x-ray All students must provide proof of completion if a recognized Standard First Aid course and level “C” CPR. PSW Bridging Exemption Students who have completed Healthcare Aide, Home Support Worker Level II & Home Support Worker Level III are exempt from Practicum hours upon completion of Clinical Skills Performance Passbook P.L.A. available for customized course

Where are PSWs employed? Community health care agencies Long-term health care facilities Retirement homes Alzheimer’s programs Hospice and Group homes Hospitals School assistants for challenged children Schools Day programs Private duty Why you should hire a NACC PSW graduate Benefits to potential employers hiring graduates of the Common Standards Group Personal Support Worker Program include: Assurance that graduates have been trained to meet established program standards. Assurance that the graduate has the knowledge required to do the job as verified by third party testing Assurance that the skills required to do the job have been verified in clinical settings prior to graduation.

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