Your Career

Careers may be found in health care settings and homes in First Nations communities.

Program Information

OCAS Program Code: 0630
Campus: OSHKI
Credential Awarded: Ontario College Certificate
Awarding Institution: OSHKI / Confederation College
Program Length: 3 Semesters
Start Date: September 2011*

*start dates are subject to change

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility

The minimum admission requirement for a postsecondary program is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or its equivalent with minimally 2 senior credits at the college, college/university or university preparation level. Some programs have additional admission requirements. For specific admission requirements please see the program descriptions included in this publication, visit the Admissions website or contact our Admissions Office at (807) 475-6213.

Applicant Selection

Applicants must meet the admission requirements for the Personal Support Worker program delivered by Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute. As part of the admissions process each applicant must submit the following: 

1. An Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Program Application Form.

2. An online or paper application to the Ontario College Application Services (OCAS).

3. Official transcript(s) from the last institution attended.

4. Proof of post-secondary sponsorship in the form of a written letter which states the name of the student, the program of study and the duration of sponsorship. 

Program Description

The 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.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee will be announced at a later date.

Curriculum 

Semester 1

CS 007 Persuasive Writing
PN 128 Human Relations
PW 101 Supportive Care Theory I
PW 102 Professional Growth
PW 106 PSW Practice I: Lab
PW 107 PSW Practice I: Community Clinical
PY 299 Developmental Psychology

Semester 2

PW 201 Supportive Care Theory II
PW 205 Structure and Function of the Human Body
PW 206 PSW Practice II: Lab
PW 207 PSW Practice II: Long-Term Care Clinical

Semester 3

PW 208 PSW Clinical: Consolidation