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ALL ST. CHARLES SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED 
AUGUST 9-SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

  
 

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: 905.577.0555

email: info@stcharles.ca


 

Bob Goodwin, 
Principal
St. Charles Adult Education Centres

 


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. 

 

E-Mail ReminderClick 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.

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certification Program

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

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