SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY STUDIES continued PROGRAM DETAILS
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Personal Support Worker 6307X01FWO – 1 Year Ontario College Certificate This is a program for those who want to: • pursue a career working as a care provider • learn support skills necessary to work with people with long-term needs at home and in facilities • have an interest in helping people enhance overall wellbeing • enjoy helping others exceed high performance standards and maximize their professional potential
Opportunities for employment may exist in: • retirement homes • long-term care facilities • community health agencies
• English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent). • Accepted applicants must be in good health and submit a Health Assessment Form and an Immunization Form prior to the 6th week of term. • A current Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C" certificate is required prior to registration. POLICE RECORDS CHECK DOCUMENTATION: Successful completion of clinical placement is a requirement for graduation from the Personal Support Worker program. Agencies that provide placement opportunities require you to have a clear Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS). Your acceptance for placement is at the discretion of the agency. If you register in the program without a clear PRCSVS and as a result are unable to participate in placement, you will not be able to graduate. CLINICAL PLACEMENT ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for placement, you must submit proof of a clear PRCSVS, which will be retained on your departmental file and used only for purposes related to your placement. You will be required to disclose the contents of the PRCSVS, including all notations, to the placement agencies. It is your responsibility to obtain the PRCSVS from your local Police Department prior to the deadline identified by your Department and to pay any associated costs. It may take a long time to obtain this documentation; please submit your application as early as possible. Should you require further information, please contact the Program Chair.
Practical Nursing (Articulation Agreement in place – see page 113) 1704X01FWO – 2 Years Ontario College Diploma This program is ideal for those looking to: • gain the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to enter the health care system as a practical nurse • learn how to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for all age groups
Opportunities may exist to work closely with health care teams in: • clinics • private homes • long-term care facilities • homes for the aged • geriatric, rehabilitative, medical, surgical, and obstetrical units
• English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent). • Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent, with a grade of 65% or higher). • Biology, Grade 11 (SBI3C or equivalent with a grade of 65% or higher). • Chemistry, Grade 11 (SCH4C or equivalent with a grade of 65% or higher). • Accepted applicants must be in good health and submit a Health Assessment Form and an Immunization Form prior to registration. The annual flu vaccine is required for clinical. • A current Standard First Aid and CPR Level "C" certificate is required prior to registration. Students cannot attend clinical until this is completed. All applicants must complete testing through our Test Centre, for which a fee of $50 will be charged. Results of the tests will be utilized in the final evaluation of the applicants. Admission testing will be required prior to acceptance into the program. POLICE RECORDS CHECK DOCUMENTATION: Successful completion of clinical placement is a requirement for graduation from the Practical Nursing program. Agencies that provide placement opportunities require you to have a clear Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS). Your acceptance for placement is at the discretion of the agency. If you register in the program without a clear PRCSVS and as a result are unable to participate in placement, you will not be able to graduate. CLINICAL PLACEMENT ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for placement, you must submit proof of a clear PRCSVS, which will be retained on your departmental file and used only for purposes related to your placement. You will be required to disclose the contents of the PRCSVS, including all notations, to the placement agencies. It is your responsibility to obtain the PRCSVS from your local Police Department prior to the deadline identified by your Department and to pay any associated costs. It may take a long time to obtain this documentation; please submit your application as early as possible. Should you require further information, please contact the Program Chair. Algonquin College offers Academic Upgrading courses in English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, computer skills and success strategies. These courses can be used to meet program admission requirements or to improve your skills before starting this program. For more information contact: 613-727-4723 ext. 5722 or algonquincollege.com/access
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