Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certification Program Quick Facts When Where Fees To Register September 7, 2010 Terms: Sept. - Jan. Feb. - June   9 am - 3 pm 150 East 5th $50 application fee (non-refundable) plus $1,200 program fee. Click here for fee and funding info.   Prices subject to change. Click here for more registration info. NEW! Mandatory requirement for the course: Documented proof of 50 hours of volunteer and/or work experience.   Please come in person on June 8,9 or 10,  PSW Room from 9 am - 12 pm and 1-3pm. We will accept the first 75 applications then registration for the course will be closed. Registrants must come with $50 cash, photo id and documented proof of volunteer hours.    Click to receive an e-mail reminder when the next class starts (please don't change the subject line). We will not sell or give out your e-mail address to other companies. General Information   Over 95% of our grads are working in their field! Qualify to work in nursing homes, hospitals and private care facilities 18-week sessions PSW Certificate issued CPR Certification First Aid Certification Marketable Skills Employer Contacts Work Experience OSSD (high school) credits if required Program is highly recognized Registered with the Ontario Long Term Care Association Teachers hold Ontario Teaching Qualifications Clinical instructors are registered with the Ontario College of Nurses. Course Outline Program Modules Anatomy & Physiology Interpersonal Skills Mobility, Safety Hygiene Abuse Issues Household Management and Meal Preparation Optimal Support & Care Planning Cognition Issues Mental Health Issues Assisting with Medications Providing Family Support Assisting the Dying Career Education Registration for Program To register, complete an application form, and provide a non-refundable application fee of $50.00.  Applicants require, upon acceptance: Proficiency in English Adequate physical ability Up-to-date immunization Police check Documented proof of 50 hours of volunteer and/or work experience. Applicants are interviewed before being accepted. Program Fee: $1,200.00 which includes: Personal Assessment Resource Materials Uniform (ltd) Certificate costs Name tags/Police check CPR & First Aid training Supervised Clinical Instruction Financial Assistance may be available to: E.I. Recipients E.I. Claimants within last three years Persons with disabilities WSIB Recipients Social Assistance Recipients (Funding approvals - allow 3-6 months).  Program is not eligible for OSAP.  Payment installment plan available.  Price is subject to change. Program Instructor: Joanne DeRubeis - R.N., B. Sc. N. Course Principal: Bob Goodwin OTHER CREDIT PROGRAMS  OTHER MEDICAL PROGRAMS Adult High School, Night School, Independent Study, GED, Second Chance (MPLAR), Co-op Credit ESL, ESL Co-op, Personal Support Worker, Newcomer First Language Assessment (Mandarin) ESL Medical Terminology, CELBAN Testing back to top