National Association of Certified Caregivers/Personal Support Workers

NACPSW

PO Box 175, Owen Sound,

Ontario Canada  N4K 5P1

Phone:  519-376-7396

Fax: 519-376-6772

Web site: www.nacpsw.org

e-mail: info@nacpsw.org

Web : www.nacpsw.org

Speaking out for Front Line Health Care Workers, PSWs

SERVING WITH

CARE, COMMITMENT, CO-OPERATION, COMPETENCY, AND COMPASSION

Standards and Registration

NACPSW

PO Box 175, Owen Sound,

Ontario Canada N4K 5P1

Phone:  519-376-7396

Fax: 519-376-6772

Email info@nacpsw.org

Web site: www.nacpsw.org

 

National Association

Of Certified Caregivers/

Personal Support Workers

Curriculum

1000 hours of study and academic learning labs inclusive of the essentials of Anatomy, Physiology and Disease Process. 800 hours academic success and 200 hours of Internship success.

 

Program Outline:

Human Relations

Individuality and the Role of the Certified Caregiver/Personal Support Worker

Anatomy and Physiology/ Disease Process

Medical Terminology

Household Management & Meal Preparation

Assisting a Person with Mobility

Optimal Support and Care Planning

Assisting with Personal Hygiene

Assisting a Person Who is Dying

Assisting the Family

Abuse

Cognitive Impairment & Mental Health Issues

Assisting to Manage Ongoing Conditions

Assisting with Medications

Major Papers, Tests and Assignments

Placements with CCS Employment Centres

 

 

Internships with CCS Employment Centres

 

In the CPSW program, students receive 120 hours of academic related labs supervised by an RPN. Students benefit with hands on skills with a 6:1 student /teacher ratio in a nursing home and/or hospital setting.

 

International Studies require 800 hours of academic study to apply for the Live-in Caregiver Program.

 

CURRICULUM