NEWS RELEASE
UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is now accepting applications for its Personal Support Worker (PSW) program for the 2025-2026 school
year. This is a Living Classroom program partnering with St. Joseph's Health Centre in Guelph.
PSWs play a vital role in the healthcare industry, working in private homes or healthcare facilities to help provide patient care and comfort. They make an enormous difference in the lives of patients and their families.
The UGDSB’s comprehensive 38-week program, running from September to June, offers students the opportunity to gain essential skills and certifications necessary for a rewarding career in healthcare.
Program Highlights:
- Location: St. Joseph's Health Centre, Guelph
- Duration: 38 weeks (September – June), with 25 hours of instruction per week.
- Curriculum: Covers areas such as anatomy, physiology, mobility, safety, hygiene, abuse, household management, care planning, cognition, mental health, managing ongoing conditions, assisting with medications, palliative care, interpersonal skills, and career education.
- Clinical Practice: Includes 330 clinical hours to provide hands-on experience.
- Certifications: Graduates will receive PSW certification, CPR and First Aid Certification, and the Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA®) Certificate in Dementia Care.
Applicants are required to attend one information session in order to apply to the program. Information sessions are being held throughout April and May, 2025. To view the dates of upcoming sessions and learn more about the program, visit the PSW program website.
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