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The PSW program is delivered in partnership with the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) and aims to educate and train graduates with the necessary tools and skills to deliver appropriate, timely, and respectful client-focused care to many individuals including: persons with cognitive impairment or mental health issues; newborns; children of all ages; the elderly; persons with disabilities; individuals recovering from illness, surgery, or injuries; and families of impacted individuals.  \nCAREER OPPORTUNITIES  \nCareer paths are wide and varied. Successful graduates can expect careers in long-term care facilities, private home care and hospital settings.  \nCERTIFICATION  \n▪ National Association of Career Colleges for Personal Support Workers  \n▪ Standard First Aid/CPR  \n▪ Gentle Persuasive Approach Certificate  \nPREREQUISITES  \n1. Student has Grade 12 or equivalent or meets criteria for Mature Student Status.  \n2. Mature students must be 19 years of age, pass a qualifying test, and provide a Letter of Intent OR resume that supports their skills and aptitudes to be successful in the program.  \n3. The approved qualifying test for this program is the Wonderlic test. A passing score for this program is 11.  \n4. Student must provide a current clear Canada wide Police Clearance of Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector screening within 45 days of the commencement of study.  \n5. Student must provide a Clear Medical Certificate within 45 days of the commencement of study.  \n6. If English is not a student’s first language, they must provide proof of English competency. English Language Proficiency Requirements are:  \n• IELTS – Int’l English Language Testing Services – Minimum score of 5.5 with no subject test score lower than 5.5; or  \n• TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet based test (IBT) – Overall 80 with the minimum in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; or  \n• CAEL: Overall 60 No section below 60  \n• Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General with a score of 7 (no section score below 6)  \n• Canadian Language Benchmark Tests with a score of 7 in each strand (not an average of 7)  \n• Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 105  \n• Pearson PTE Academic with a minimum score of 46  \n• NACC Written Entrance Exam (passing score of 60)  \n• Evidence of successful completion of 2 consecutive years of full-time equivalent post-secondary study in English at a Canadian institution  \n• Evidence of successful completion of 2 consecutive years of full-time equivalent post-secondary study in English at an institution outside of Canada  \nPLEASE NOTE: Employers and Placement Hosts may require a Social Development Check in order to accept a student or graduate into their organization. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they have no contraventions on file under the Family Services Act.  \nGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS  \nA student must obtain an overall grade, in each module of at least 70% in order to graduate and receive a diploma. 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