Lambton College

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Personal Support Worker

Lambton College

Degree:Certificate; Co-op
Field of Study:Health Aide
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,100

Fees do not include books (unless specifically noted), supplies or living costs.

Careers:Personal Support WorkerVisiting Homemakers

Description:

As the health care system in Canada evolves, the demand for Personal Support workers is increasing in long term care facilities, retirement homes, home care settings and hospitals.

The Personal Support Worker program prepares graduates to provide care and assistance to clients of any age who have defined health care needs including help with their activities of daily living. Through theory classes and experiential learning opportunities, including simulation and clinical placements, the student will learn to make a difference in clients' lives by alleviating loneliness, providing empathy, ensuring comfort, encouraging independence, and promoting self-respect in all health care settings.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
O.S.S.D. or equivalent with: Grade 12 English C or U



Mature applicants must be at least 19 years of age by the start of classes, be out of secondary school for at least one year and usually do not have a high school diploma. Mature applicant assessment for this program is available in the Counselling Department in the subject of English. The assessment(s) will demonstrate proficiency in required admission subjects. For all other admission requirements applicants must complete the required course(s) as listed above. For more information please contact the Counselling Department at ext. 3412. Academic admission requirements can be obtained through Academic Upgrading and Pre-Programs at Lambton College.
Application Notes : IELTS (International English Language Testing Score) of 6.0
Additional Admission Requirements:
    Most placement agencies will require a current Police Record and Vulnerable Sector Check. The student must provide this to the agency prior to commencing field placement.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on November 06, 2023