Personal Support Worker

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.

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.

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

Application Deadline: May 2010

Classes Begin: September 2010

Location: Kenora.