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It includes a 12-week clinical placement. The PSW program at triOS enables you to develop the clinical and administrative skills required to provide personal support services to patients and their families, clients, and residents in the community, at home, in hospitals or in longterm care facilities.  \nIn this program, students will benefit from a variety of workshops and training including Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), Intramuscular/Subcutaneous Insulin Administration (IM/SQ), and CPR (HCP-Healthcare Provider Level / BLS-Basic Life Support) / First Aid Training.  \nLet us help you discover a  \nricher, more rewarding career.  \nProgram Benefits  \n Supervised Clinical Placements  \n Half Day Classes  \n Job Placement Assistance  \n CPR (HCP-Healthcare Provider Level / BLS-Basic Life Support) / First Aid Training  \n Gentle Persuasive Approach Course  \n Intramuscular/Subcutaneous Insulin Administration Workshop  \n National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) curriculum that maps to the Ontario provincialapproved training standard  \nHere’s a look at some of the courses included in this program:  \nPSW Fundamentals  \nPSW Foundations, Safety and Mobility, Body Systems You will learn about the PSW role and scope of responsibilities, safety as it relates to both the client and the worker, as well as the basics of anatomy and physiology.  \nPSW Theory  \nAssisting with Personal Hygiene, Abuse & Neglect, Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration, Care Planning Restorative Care, Documentation, Working in the Community  \nLearn about personal hygiene as it relates to personal safety, self-esteem and dignity, concepts of family violence and abuse, assisting clients with their nutritional needs and household activities. With specific focus on supporting clients to relearn/regain routine abilities.  \nPSW Theory Continued  \nAssisting with the Family, Growth and Development, the Dying Person, Medications, Cognitive and Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries, Health Conditions  \nConcept of dying as a part of life and the possible impact of life-threatening illness on clientsand their families. Understanding PSW's role in assisting with medications, introduction to common psychiatric conditions, substance abuse, cognitive impairment, and brain injuries. Concepts of assistance as they relate to the general effects.  \nWorkshops & Training  \nGentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) designed to train healthcare workers in techniques used to effectively provide client centered dementia care Intramuscular/Subcutaneous Insulin Administration (IM/SQ) designed to prepare students with a background in the healthcare profession to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to perform IM/SQ Insulin injection procedures  \nCPR (HCP-Healthcare Provider Level / BLSBasic Life Support) / First Aid Training.  \nEmployment and Wage Outlook for Careers in this field:  \n97%  \nEmployment Rate  \n$22  \nAverage Wage/Hr  \n$27  \nHigh Wage/Hr  \nEmployment Rate based on 2022 contactable triOS graduates employed in a related field within 12 months.  \nSource: workingincanada.gc.ca  \nNOC Code: 4412/44101, 3413/33102- **Wage data based on NOC Code 3413 and rounded down to the nearest dollar. Average wage doesn't reflect the starting salary but represents the middle value between lowest to highest wages. Local (or regional) income may vary. Last updated in Jan 2024.  \nCareer Opportunities  \nPatient Care Attendant  \nPersonal Care Attendant Home Support Worker Unit Aide  \nPrivate Caregiver  \nEmployers Who Have Hired triOS Grads  \n• Extendicare  \n• Sprucedale Care Centre  \n• Burton Manor  \n• Strathmere Lodge LTC  \n• Sienna Senior Living  \n• Greenway Retirement Residence  \nSome Other Employers Include:  \n“Study and learning at triOS was an excellent experience. It helped me open up into new opportunities and lead me into a great career. My experience in this school is well worth","cbCaie6bGCs36206","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaie6bGCs36206","pdf",742319,"English","# Program Length and Structure\n## Clinical Placement\n## Course and Workshop Training\n# Program Benefits\n## Job Placement and Career Support\n## CPR, First Aid, and GPA\n# Courses Overview\n## PSW Fundamentals and Foundations\n## PSW Theory and Continued Topics\n## Workshops & Training\n# Employment and Wage Outlook\n## Employment Rate and Average Wage\n## Career Opportunities\n# Admission Requirements\n## Eligibility and Tests\n## Medical and Vulnerable Sector Checks\n## English Proficiency","[{\"question\":\"How long is the NACC Personal Support Worker (PSW) 2022 program at triOS?\",\"answer\":\"The PSW program is 31 weeks in total, including a 12-week clinical placement.\"},{\"question\":\"What training and workshops are included in the program?\",\"answer\":\"Students receive workshops such as Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), Intramuscular/Subcutaneous Insulin Administration (IM/SQ), and CPR (HCP/BLS) plus First Aid training.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main admission requirements for the PSW program?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (or be 18+ and pass an approved qualifying test, the Wonderlic test with a passing score of 11), and must submit a clear medical certificate and a clear vulnerable sector check within 45 days of commencing study. 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