COURSE SYLLABUS

SPRING 2012
Program:! ! Personal Support Worker (PSW) Class Hours: ! ! SAT (10:00a - 03:00p), SUN (10:00a - 2:00p, 3:00p - 7:00p) Classroom:! ! Main (M) - Centrepoint Mall (6464 Yonge St., Suite 208) Instructor:! ! Janusz (Jason) Kaleta Contact Information: Phone: Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________

DESCRIPTION
Personal Support Workers assist with the tasks of daily living. Services are provided in homes and apartments in the community, in long-term facilities, congregate housing settings and day programs. PSWs must develop a broad range of abilities beyond dexterity skills. They must provide not only for the comfort, safety and well-being of their clients, but also demonstrate sensitivity and respect for those in their care. The attitude, abilities and approach of the worker are critical to the well-being and health of the people they support. (taken from the NACC)

ORGANIZATION
Theory & Practice (in-school - incl. testing) Supervised Clinical Placement Precepted Clinical Placement TOTAL! ! 285 Hours (Modules 1 - 14) 180 Hours 175 Hours 640 Hours

TEXT AND REQUIRED SUPPLIES

Mosbys Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker - 2nd Canadian Edition; Sorrentino Resident Bill of Rights (Booklet) - CLEO & Elder Abuse: The Hidden Crime (Booklet) - CLEO

Resources Legislation: Home Makers and Nursing Services Act www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/90h10_e.htm Long-Term Care Act (1994) S.O. 1994, Chapter 26 www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/94126_e.htm Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Act R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M26 www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/990272_e.htm Governing Authorities Ministry of Health and Long Term Care www.gov.on.ca/health Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities ! http://edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/private.html

PROGRAM OUTLINE
Theory and In-Class Practical - 285 Hours
PSW Modules 1. Individuality of the Person 2. Role of the PSW 3. Interpersonal Skills 4. Safety 5. Assisting a Person with Mobility 6. Abuse 7. Household Management & Meal Preparation 8. Optimal Support and Care Planning 9. Personal Hygiene 10. Assisting the Family 11. Cognitive Impairment & Mental Health Issues 12. Assisting to Manage Ongoing Conditions 13. Assisting with Medications 14. Assisting a Person is Dying Hours 15 18 22 9 18 9 18 28 18 18 35 33 12 22

Clinical Placement (Practicum) - 355 Hours

Supervised Practicum - Institution and Community with the schools instructor Precepted Practicum - Institution and Community with a Nursing Home/ Community Preceptor 180

175

Note: The Supervised and the Precepted Clinical Placements are a blend of Institutional (Nursing Home) and the Community (Agency) placement with a 60% maximum/40% minimum split in hours. For more information please refer to School Policies - Part 5

EVALUATIONS
Each module contains at least one of the following evaluation methods: quiz, test, performance demonstration. Passing Grade for all tests, quizzes and assignments is 70% Performance demonstrations contain a rating scale. Students must pass all performance demonstrations. If unsuccessful, student must repeat the demonstration. NACC FINAL EXAM Students must pass the NACC Final Examination to complete the program Exam dates will be scheduled by the college Cost of exam: Please refer to Student Enrollment Contract More information will be provided upon completion of the theory portion

ATTENDANCE & CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

For the colleges and NACC attendance policy, please refer to School Policies - Part 3

ONLINE RESOURCES
To access the online Student Resources section on the Metrocare Academy website, please visit: www.metrocarehealth.ca/academy/students Username/Student No: ______________________ Password: ______________________

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
For additional information on our school policies, please visit: www.metrocarehealth.ca/academy

TEST DATES
1. Individuality of the Person
2. Role of the PSW 4. Safety 6. Abuse 3. Interpersonal Skills _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________

5. Assisting a Person with Mobility

7. Household Management & Meal Preparation 8. Optimal Support and Care Planning 9. Personal Hygiene 10. Assisting the Family

11. Cognitive Impairment & Mental Health Issues 12. Assisting to Manage Ongoing Conditions 13. Assisting with Medications 14. Assisting a Person is Dying