NACC Personal Support Worker DE 2022
Start a rewarding career in healthcare in less than a year. Westlake College's PSW Certificate Program teaches you to provide effective, compassionate care to clients and families, helping them live fulfilling lives in their communities and in care settings.
About this program
Launch a rewarding healthcare career with Westlake College’s NACC Personal Support Worker program. This comprehensive course combines classroom theory with hands-on practical training, equipping you with the essential skills to provide compassionate, effective care to clients and families.
Graduate with the confidence and qualifications to step directly into high-demand roles across long-term care facilities, home care, supportive housing, and palliative care settings.
Course Description
Delivered over 23 weeks, the program combines classroom theory with practical, hands-on training, helping students master real-world skills faster and with greater confidence. Graduates are prepared to work in a variety of in-demand settings, including:
- Long-term care facilities
- Supportive housing
- Home care
- Adult day programs
- Palliative care
Duration
- 42 weeks 1050 Hours
Program Type
- Certificate
Course Content
COURSE NAME | HOURS |
PSW Foundations | 55 |
Safety and Mobility | 40 |
Body Systems | 40 |
Assisting with Personal Hygiene | 30 |
Abuse and Neglect | 15 |
Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration | 25 |
Care Planning / Restorative Care / Documentation / Working in the Community | 30 |
Assisting the Family, Growth and Development | 25 |
Assisting the Dying Person | 30 |
Assisting with Medications | 20 |
Cognitive / Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries | 40 |
Health Conditions | 40 |
Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care | 10 |
Clinical Placement (Facility) | 200 |
Clinical Placement (Community) | 100 |
Career Opportunities
Based in Sudbury, Westlake College offers a supportive, multicultural learning environment where students receive personalized instruction alongside peers from diverse backgrounds. With strong demand for skilled PSWs across the healthcare sector, graduates of this program have access to a wide range of career opportunities upon completion.
To learn more about program dates, tuition, and enrollment, contact Westlake College’s admissions team today.
Delivery Method
- Classroom (Instructor Led)
- Online
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Wonderlic SLE Score of 11
- Signed Vulnerable Sector disclaimer completed at admissions.
- Clear Criminal Record Check within 45 days of commencement of study
- Clean Vulnerable Sector Screening (“VSS”) before commencing placement or practicum.
- Signed medical report within 45 days of commencement of study.
- CPR BLS/ Standard First Aid Certificate before commencing any placement or practicum.
- Clear Covid-19 test within one week of commencing practicum and/or other expectations by Public Health requirements.