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The Personal Support Worker Program prepares students to work under the supervision of registered nurses or registered practical nurses. The students will gain knowledge and skills through a variety of experiences in the settings of the classroom, practicum, community visits, and independent study.
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Admission Requirements
· OSSD with Grade 12 English or Mature Student Status
· Current First Aid Certificate & Level C CPR
· And must meet clinical/lab field placement requirements which include WHMIS, Health Information Form, Confidentiality Form, Canada-wide Criminal Records Search, possible physical demand analysis plus a Certificate of Complete Immunization for TB, Rubella, Measles & Influenza including a current diphtheria/tetanus
Mature Students:
· Applicants aged 19 or over without the OSSD will be considered on the:
· Potential for success in college studies
· results on the Canadian Adult Achievement Test
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Career Paths for this program:
Community employment, nursing homes, homes for the aged, retirement homes, rest homes, Red Cross, March of Dimes and personnel agencies for private care
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