Personal Support Worker

Ican College of Computer Business and Healthcare
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' The PSW (Personal Support Worker) is becoming one of the healthcare professions most in demand
As the “Baby-Boomer�generation ages and as hospital stays get shorter the demand for Personal Support Workers (PSW) is increasing rapidly, becoming one of the most demanded of the health care professions.



In addition to shorter hospital stays and an aging population, seniors are staying in their own homes longer, and with fewer and fewer in-home family caregivers available (due in part to the trend towards dual-income households), there will be no lack of opportunities for those choosing to pursue a career as a Professional Support Worker.



Upon successful completion of Ican College’s Personal Support Worker Program the graduate will be qualified to work in a multitude of areas, including:



· Nursing homes

· Chronic care facilities

· Private contracts

· Community living

· Childcare support

· Paramed

· Red Cross

· School assistants for challenged children

· Olsten

· Day-away programs

· Alzheimer’s programs

· Extended care facilities, and

· Home day care



(Note: the Personal Support Worker (PSW) program replaces Ican’s Health Care Aides and Home Support Worker (HSW) program)

CURRICULUM
Professional Interpersonal/Soft Skills

Individuality of the Person and the Role
of the Personal Suport Worker

Medical Terminology

Anatomy

Abuse

Safety

Techniques and Issues when Assisting
the Mobility Impaired

Household Management and Nutrition

Cognitive Impairment and Mental Health
Issues

Providing Optimal Support and
Care Planning

Assisting the Person with Planning

Assisting the Person Manage Ongoing
Conditions

Assisting with Medications

Assisting the Terminally Ill Person

CPR/First Aid

Review and exam Prep

Computer Training

Job search & resume writing


Duration:
13 weeks in class ( Theory & Labs inclusive)
11 weeks Placement:
Clinical Practice
in a provincial institution
in a community setting
Total 24 weeks

Individuality OF THE Person and the role of the psw
Deals with respecting people in general and more specifically the patient and their family. This module focuses on the concept of a person’s/patient’s individuality, the differences among people and accepting different values, cultures and beliefs. It covers the idea of family relationship building and the concepts of interdependence and independence. Also addressed is the clients right of self-determination.



In this module the various roles of the PSW are examined.



medical terminology
The student learns many of the terms, names and descriptors used by the medical profession, as related to specific conditions, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals and physiotherapy.

Anatomy
The study of anatomy is the study of the structural organization of living things. That is to say, it is the study of “the parts�of the human body/anatomy, their interrelation, and ultimately their impact on the whole organism.



Students learn how the human body works, and some of the forces affecting it, including the aging process. What exactly happens to us as we age?



The purpose being, an understanding of human body and the aging process facilitates our understanding of/and dealing with the patient’s needs, both young and old.



Abuse
Learn to recognize the difference between an accident and abuse, along with an analysis of the ethical and legal obligations involved.



Safety
Learn how to promote a safe work environment, including universal precautions and to prepare incident reports.



Techniques and Issues When Assisting THE MOBILITY IMPAIRED
The aspects of good body mechanics when caring for patients is discussed and demonstrated. Specific lifts, transferring techniques and the use of equipment are covered with an emphasis on safety both for the PSW as well as the patient.



Household Management and Meal Preparation
This portion of the course deals with nutrition and the preparation of nutritious menus, preparing shopping lists, household management and handling and cooking of food. Also addressed are the special dietary concerns as related to infants, pregnancy, nursing mothers, diabetics and so on.



We also take a more in-depth look at household duties such as laundry, proper use of washer/dryer, dishwasher, and address acceptable methods of disinfection and related products.



Cognitive Impairment and Mental Health
The student is introduced to some of the more “common�psychiatric conditions as well as teaching the student to identify some of the changes in behaviour typically associated with various psychiatric illnesses, such as depression, schizophrenia and suicide.



Students will also study many of the issues related to cognitive impairment.

In addition, issues relating to substance abuse, and dealing with the addict are investigated.



Providing Optimal Support/Care Planning
This portion of the course teaches the student to be supportive and sensitive to the client’s need to remain as independent as they can.



Assisting with Personal Hygiene
In this section the student is taught to provide appropriate assistance as far as the patients hygienic needs are concerned, while allowing the patient to remain as independent as possible. Sensitivity, dignity and privacy are emphasized.



Assisting the Family
Here the student will become aware of respite services, the role/supervision of PSW’s and routine child and infant care. We address how the PSW’s role affects their interactions with the patient’s family, and not just the patient.



Assisting the person manage ONGOING MEDICAL CONDITIOns
The focus of this module is to teach the PSW to function as part of a medical team. Whether the PSW is dealing with a patient with an ongoing medical condition or the patient is an accident victim, the goal is for the PSW to be able to provide the patient with the most appropriate assistance possible.



Assistance with Medications
This module is a brief introduction to pharmacology, where the student learns the purpose, instructions and precautions related to medications. We address reading and interpreting prescription containers, learn the proper way to administer eye, ear and nose drops, as well as oral/topical medications.



Assisting THE TERMINALLY ILL person
We study the impact of a terminal disease on the emotional well being of the patient and their family, and will examine the issues dealing with providing support to both.



We will also provide instruction on caring for the patient just prior to their death and what to do when death actually occurs. Such issues as care of the body after death, who must be contacted and any other mandatory procedures are covered.



First Aid & CPR
The student will receive Level C Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario CPR training for children, seniors and adults and obtain the St. John’s Ambulance Standard First Aid certification.



Upon successful completion of this phase of the program the student will be qualified to intervene in the case of a heart attack, stroke or choking crisis, as well as administering more conventional first aid.



INTERPERSONAL and Soft Skills
In this module we emphasize positive relationships ...''

Phone:(613)224-6211

School Address:

1825 Woodward Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K2C 0P9
CANADA


Jobs & Resumes: Ottawa
Houses & Roommates: Ottawa

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