NACC Personal Support Worker(PSW)

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) program prepares students for a rewarding career providing care and support to individuals in healthcare settings.

Students will learn how to assist clients with daily living activities while promoting comfort, safety, and well-being.

The NACC Personal Support Worker program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver compassionate care in healthcare environments.

Throughout the program, students learn how to assist elderly, disabled, and ill individuals with their daily activities, including personal care, mobility, and household support. The curriculum follows the Ontario PSW training standards, ensuring students are prepared for real-world healthcare roles.

Students will also develop strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams. The program emphasizes both technical care skills and emotional support, helping students become well-rounded healthcare professionals.

A key component of the program is the practicum placement, where students gain hands-on experience in real healthcare settings such as long-term care homes and community environments.

Graduates will be prepared to work in a variety of healthcare settings and provide essential support to individuals in need.

• 28-week accelerated healthcare program

• 300-hour practicum for real-world experience

• NACC accredited program (Ontario standard)

• Hands-on training in patient care and support

• Focus on communication and interpersonal skills

• High-demand career in healthcare

• PSW Foundations and Client-Centered Care

• Safety and Mobility Assistance

• Personal Care (Hygiene, Grooming, Daily Living)

• Body Systems and Basic Anatomy

• Nutrition and Meal Assistance

• Household Management

• Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment

• Assisting Families and Communication Skills

• Palliative Care and End-of-Life Support

• Infection Prevention and Control

• Professionalism and Ethics

• Clinical / Practicum Training

• Personal Support Worker (PSW)

• Home Care Worker

• Long-Term Care Assistant

• Community Support Worker

• Hospital Support Staff