CERTIFICATESchool of Health and Community Services
Personal Support Worker
Duration
1 Year
Language
English
Credits
24 Credits
Entry Requirements
Secondary school diploma or equivalent. English proficiency test results (IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent).
Minimum Grade: Passing grade in core subjects.
Program Overview
Develop professional expertise in Personal Support Worker with our state-of-the-art curriculum, industry-led instruction, and hands-on training.
Curriculum
| Code | Subject Name | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTH-PER-100 | Introduction to Health Sciences Semester 1 | 5 | |
| HTH-PER-101 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Semester 1 | 5 | |
| HTH-PER-102 | Medical Terminology Semester 1 | 5 | |
| HTH-PER-103 | Patient Care Fundamentals Semester 2 | 5 | |
| HTH-PER-104 | Infection Control and Safety Semester 2 | 5 | |
| HTH-PER-105 | Health and Community Practices Semester 2 | 5 | |
| PSW-101 | Personal Support | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| PSW-101 | Personal Support | Communication Skills | 3 |
| PSW-102 | Personal Support | Personal Care Skills | 3 |
| PSW-102 | Personal Support | Infection Prevention | 3 |
| PSW-103 | Personal Support | Mental Health Support | 3 |
| PSW-103 | Personal Support | Community Care | 3 |
| PSW-104 | Personal Support | Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
| PSW-104 | Personal Support | Clinical Placement | 3 |
Career Prospects
Potential Roles:
Personal Support Worker Practitioner, Industry Specialist, Professional Assistant.
Program Faculty
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Associate Professor
Prof. Michael O'Brien
Lecturer
Dr. Emily Campbell
Professor & Chair