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Admission
Requirements and Fees
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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently,
participate in a team, be well-organised, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic
achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.
List of Courses
OUR PROGRAM
The Personal Support Worker program at George Brown College trains students to provide or assist with personal care for the frail
elderly, the chronically ill and people with physical disabilities living at home or in long-term care facilities. The program replaces previous
training programs for health-care aides, home support workers, and attendant care and respite workers. It was developed as part of the Ontario
government’s plan to reform long-term care and support services.
Students learn the full range of skills required to assist people with their personal and household needs so as to ensure their comfort
and safety. Courses focus on the abilities needed to create a climate that promotes the optimal physical, social and emotional well-being
of each client. As part of their training, students have the opportunity to practice what they have learned in supervised placements in both
institutional and community settings.
In compliance with placement requirements from our clinical partners, all students in the Personal Support Worker certificate program are
required to have completed an annual criminal reference/police check.* These reference checks are done to protect clientele who are considered “vulnerable
persons.” The majority of students will receive a “clear” police check; some will have a “not clear” police
check.
Students are required to keep the original copy of their criminal reference/police check. The placement agency will be provided with the
names of all students proposed for placement at that agency who have received a “not clear” police check. As the university/college
will not be aware of the reason for a “not clear” police check, the reason for lack of clearance will not be divulged to the
agency as this information is not part of the check. The agency will then make the decision whether or not to accept the students for placement.
This agency decision may require the student to self-disclose the particulars of the “not clear” police check. Students have
the right not to disclose the particulars of the “not clear” police check, in which case the agency may refuse to accept them.
Students denied placement by the agency on the grounds of a “not clear” police check will not be able to complete their practice
placement and therefore may be unable to complete their program.
To apply for vulnerable sector police check, please check the Clinical Pre-placement website at www.georgebrown.ca/preplacement.
CLINICAL PRE-PLACEMENT HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Students must meet all medical and legal requirements for this program outlined on the pre-placement health form which will take 6 to 8 weeks to complete. Also, students will not be eligible to participate in Clinical Applications activities in the clinical area, if they do not hold a current Standard First Aid that is valid every three years and a CPR Level C certificate that is current means “up-to-date” on a yearly basis. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for and take the CPR and First Aid courses outside of regularly scheduled classes. CPR and First Aid certificates must be presented to the student’s assigned Clinical Applications professor on or before the first clinical practice day of each semester in order for the student to take part in clinical practice in the agency assigned.
Completion of the above program health form requirements is mandatory for all nursing students. Students who have not completed all health requirements by the specified deadline will not be eligible to attend the clinical setting until all requirements are met.
For more information and to download your specific program health form, visit www.georgebrown.ca/preplacement
YOUR FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS
Graduates of the PSW program may choose to enter the Nursing profession. Graduates of the program who maintain a 3.0 grade point average
(B- average) may opt to apply to the PSW Pathway to Practical Nursing program (S119) or may opt to apply directly
to the Practical Nursing program (S121).
PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS
George Brown College also offers this certificate program part-time. For a Continuing Education Course Guide, visit coned.georgebrown.ca.
YOUR CAREER
Graduates find employment opportunities in long-term care facilities, residential and supportive housing, and community support agencies.
COURSES
SEMESTER 1
CARE1042 Role of the Personal Support Worker
CARE1043 Assisting with Mobility
CARE1046 Household Management and Meal Preparation
CARE1052 Assisting with Medication
CARE1078 Intervention Strategies for Client
Groups
CARE1079 Providing Optimal
Support and Personal Care
CARE1080 The Body – Changes
and Conditions
CARE1081 Safety and Abuse
COMM1085 Building Supportive Relationships
SEMESTER 2
CARE1054 Institutional Practicum
CARE1055 Community Practicum
CARE1084 Professional Issues
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact the George Brown School of Nursing at 416-415-5000, ext. 2367.
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For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying
George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other
bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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Revised:
February 8, 2010
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