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Our PSW program prepares you to be confident, able, and job-ready in just 8 months. By combining classroom learning, laboratory practical learning, simulated experiences, hands-on training, and a clinical experience, you'll gain the skills needed to promote independence and quality of life for those who live in a facility or community setting.\u003Cbr>First, you’ll learn to assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, bed making, personal hygiene, mobility, dressing, etc., by getting hands-on experience in our nursing skills lab. The second semester includes a clinical experience and continued classroom and laboratory learning opportunities where you'll learn about advance care skills, home care, and end-of-life care. Upon completion, you’ll become a confident, caring, and job-ready PSW.\u003Cbr>This program includes 28 weeks of instruction, complemented by two weeks of academic breaks, for a total duration of 30 weeks. Whether you're a domestic or international student, this 8-month program provides a meaningful pathway into the growing health care field, allowing you to make a lasting difference in the lives of others.\u003Cbr>Program highlights\u003Cbr>• Be job-ready in just 8 months\u003Cbr>• Hands-on training in 1,200-square-foot apartment simulation lab and nursing lab\u003Cbr>• 224 hours of real-world experience in a clinical setting\u003Cbr>• Grads can pursue a nursing diploma through Cambrian’s PSW to Practical Nursing Pathway program ([https://cambriancollege.ca/](https://cambriancollege.ca/)[ ](https://cambriancollege.ca/)[alternate-pathways-to-nursing/psw-to-rpn-pathway/](alternate-pathways-to-nursing/psw-to-rpn-pathway/))\u003Cbr>Program of study for 2027-28 Academic Year\u003Cbr>Semester 1 Credits\u003Cbr>ENG 1242 Speaking/Writing Comm. Services I 3 |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| HEA 1110 | Clinical Readiness & Preparedness | 1 |\n| PSW 1165 | Relational Communications | 3 |\n| PSW 1164 | Foundations of PSW | 3 |\n| PSW 1169 | Empowering Health Practice I | 6 |\n| PSW 1170 | Human Body and Disease I | 3 |\n| Semester 2 | Credits | 19 |\n| PSW 1167 | Lifespan Health and Wellness | 3 |\n| PSW 1240 | PSW Practice Theory to Care | 6 |\n| PSW 1269 | Empowering Health Practice II | 5 |\n| PSW 1270 | Human Body and Disease II | 3 |\n|  | Credits | 17 |\n\nTotal Credits 36  \nAdmission requirements  \nFor graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:  \n• Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)  \n• Any grade 11 (C), (U), or (M) or grade 12 mathematics (C) or (U)  \nAdditional Admission Requirements  \n• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate Level (HCP) Health Care Provider (must be renewed annually)  \n• Current Standard First Aid certificate (must be current for the entire program)  \n• Respiratory Mask Fit Testing (N95-3M Models)  \n• Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check (contact your program coordinator if you have a positive CPIC)  \n• WHMIS Certification  \n• AODA Certification  \n• Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness in Four Steps Training (Bill 18)  \n• Proof of immunization status at registration for the following:  \n• Two-step TB test (Tuberculosis Screening)  \n• Varicella  \n• Polio  \n• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (Note: If born after 1970, must have two measles vaccinations)  \n• Current Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis  \n• Current influenza immunization (when available for the season)  \n• Hepatitis B Vaccination  \n• Hepatitis A Vaccination(Recommended, not required)  \n• COVID-19  \nNote: Criminal record check, influenza immunization, TB skin test, WHMIS, and Basic Cardiac Life Support (HCP) certificates must be renewed annually—a fee is required for these renewals. 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