The Non-degree in Personal Support Worker at
Fleming College
is a
2
semesters
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Fleming College, located in Peterborough, Ontario, is a renowned Canadian institution offering a wide range of programs in areas such as business, health sciences, environmental studies, skilled trades, technology, and arts. With a strong focus on experiential learning, Fleming College provides students with hands-on training, industry partnerships, and co-operative education opportunities. The college's state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and supportive learning environment prepare graduates to excel in their chosen fields and contribute to the community. Fleming College is committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and the development of well-rounded individuals.
As a graduate of the Personal Support Worker program, you will provide support services to individuals and families in need of assistance. With this satisfying, people-focused career, you will be prepared to assist children, adults, and seniors with special needs or disabilities, and help them maximize their life experience. You can start the program in September or January or May.
This two-semester Personal Support Worker program may particularly appeal to those re-entering the workforce. In total, you'll get approximately 400 hours of relevant theory and approximately 300 hours of real-life, clinical training. The focus of this program is on:
lab components throughout both semesters
hands-on, task-oriented skills and practice time
course content related to long term care and to community care to diversify your experience
innovative new lab facilities that simulate the work environment
more theory related to practice
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Curriculum: September 2023 Semester 1 DELIVERY: IN PERSON
Clinical Preparation and Success Strategies for PSW NRSG 231 Units/ Hours: 12 Communications I COMM 201 Units/ Hours: 45 Computer Skills for PSW COMP 583 Units/ Hours: 15 Foundations for Personal Support Worker I HLTH 244 Units/ Hours: 30 Interpersonal Skills SOCI 69 Units/ Hours: 45 PSW Applications and Interventions I NRSG 200 Units/ Hours: 45 PSW Clinical I: Long Term Care NRSG 230 Units/ Hours: 48 PSW Skills Lab I NRSG 201 Units/ Hours: 30 Across the Lifespan SOCI 233 Units/ Hours: 45 Semester 2 DELIVERY: HYBRID
Assisting with Medications NRSG 233 Units/ Hours: 7 Concepts in Health Care HLTH 65 Units/ Hours: 15 Foundations for Personal Support Workers II HLTH 339 Units/ Hours: 14 Mental Health & Palliative Care for Personal Support Workers HLTH 372 Units/ Hours: 21 PSW Applications and Interventions II NRSG 232 Units/ Hours: 28 PSW Clinical II: Long Term Care NRSG 146 Units/ Hours: 84 PSW Clinical: Community NRSG 235 Units/ Hours: 72 PSW Consolidation NRSG 236 Units/ Hours: 96 PSW Skills Labs II NRSG 203 Units/ Hours: 14 Professional Practice and Simulation NRSG 234 Units/ Hours: 28
Fleming College, situated in Peterborough, Ontario, is a leading Canadian institution offering a wide range of programs in areas such as business, health sciences, environmental studies, skilled trades, technology, and arts. With a strong focus on experiential learning, Fleming College provides students with practical skills and industry connections through hands-on training, field placements, and applied research opportunities. The college's supportive learning environment and commitment to sustainability contribute to a well-rounded education and successful career outcomes for its graduates.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 19.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
