Personal Support Worker - Acute Care

Personal Support Worker – Acute Care


Program Dates: September 29, 2008 – August 14, 2009 (certified after course is completed)

Program Offering: This is a Blended Delivery including online theory, lab and clinical. You must have access to a computer and the internet.

Expected Employment: In a nursing home or hospital setting

Prerequisites: High School Diploma, or Adult High School Diploma, or GED Certificate of High School Equivalency
Please provide proof at time of application!

Program Completion Requirements:

v 4 weeks of lab at NBCC-SJ
v 2 days of non-violent crisis intervention at NBCC-SJ
v CPR, Level C (student must obtain on own prior to clinical)
v 10 weeks of clinical practicum


Total Tuition: $8,500 - payable in three installments (subject to change) A $200 confirmation fee of (applied to tuition) is payable upon acceptance

Textbooks: $900.00 (approx)

Additional Costs: Uniforms, shoes, lab/clinical travel, stationery, etc. – approximately $575 (depending on travel requirements)


Language Requirements: If you have completed your schooling in a language other than English, you will be required to demonstrate your competence in English. For example, on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), you must have a score of 550 and a minimum of 50 points in each test area. You may also use the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) which includes a comprehension component. Tests for second language proficiency are at the expense of the applicant.
Note: The College reserves the right to cancel this or any program due to insufficient enrollment.


FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE


Personal Support Worker – Acute Care
September 22, 2008 – August 14, 2009

Tuition: $8500 – Three Instalments


30 Days after Acceptance - $200 Confirmation Fee


September 22, 2008 - $3300 First Tuition Instalment


September 22, 2008 - $400 (approx.) Textbooks


January 19, 2009 - $2500 Second Tuition Instalment


May 18, 2009 - $2500 Third Tuition Instalment


Additional Expenses: Uniforms, shoes, possible lab/clinical travel, stationery, etc. - estimated $250