Canadian Personal Support Worker Online program - Next intake
Train online to become a certified healthcare worker in Canada.
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Introduction to the Canadian Personal Support Worker Online Program
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PSW 1001 - Course Description - Personal Support Worker: Introduction to Practice
PSW 1001 Lesson 1 - Learning Objectives - The Role of the Support Worker - Chapter 1
PSW 1001 Lesson 1 - Pre-Test
PSW 1001 Lesson 1 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 1 - The Role of the Support Worker
PSW 1001 Lesson 1 - Video (part 1) The Role of the Support Worker - Chapter 1
PSW 1001 Lesson 1 - Video (part 2) The Role of the Support Worker - Chapter 1
PSW 1001 Lesson 1 - Chapter 1 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1001 Lesson 2 - Learning Objectives - The Canadian Health Care System and Workplace Settings - Chapters 2 & 3
PSW 1001 Lesson 2 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 2
PSW 1001 Lesson 2 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 2 - The Canadian Health Care System
PSW 1001 Lesson 2 - Video (part 1) The Canadian Health Care System and Workplace Settings - Chapter 2
PSW 1001 Lesson 2 - Chapter 2 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1001 Lesson 2 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 3
PSW 1001 Lesson 2 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 3 - Workplace Settings
PSW 1001 Lesson 2 - Video (part 2) Workplace Settings - Chapter 3
PSW 1001 Lesson 2 - Video (part 3)The Canadian Health Care System and Workplace Settings - Chapter 3
PSW 1001 Lesson 2 - Video (part 4) The Canadian Health Care System and Workplace Settings - Chapter 3
PSW 1001 Lesson 2 - Chapter 3 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1001 Lesson 3 - Learning Objectives - Teamwork, Supervision and Delegation - Chapter 6
PSW 1001 Lesson 3 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 6
PSW 1001 Lesson 3 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 6 - Teamwork, Supervision and Delegation
PSW 1001 Lesson 3 - Video (part 1) - Teamwork, Supervision and Delegation - Chapter 6
PSW 1001 Lesson 3 - Video (part 2) - Teamwork, Supervision and Delegation - Chapter 6
PSW 1001 Lesson 3 - Chapter 6 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1001 Lesson 4 - Learning Objectives - Ethics - Chapter 8
PSW 1001 Lesson 4 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 8
PSW 1001 Lesson 4 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 8 - Ethics
PSW 1001 Lessons 4 & 5 - Live Virtual Workshop #1 - Ethics and Legal Rights - Chapters 8 & 9
PSW 1001 Lesson 4 - Chapter 8 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1001 Lesson 5 - Learning Objectives - Legislation: Rights of the Client & Rights of the Care Staff - Chapter 9
PSW 1001 Lesson 5 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 9
PSW 1001 Lesson 5 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 9 - Legislation
PSW 1001 Lesson 5 - Chapter 9 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1001 Lesson 6 - Learning Objectives - Self-reflective Practice & Employability Skills - Chapter 47
PSW 1001 Lesson 6 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 47
PSW 1001 Lesson 6 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 47 - Starting Your Career
PSW 1001 Lesson 6 - Video - Self-reflective Practice & Employability Skills - Chapter 47
PSW 1001 Lesson 6 - Chapter 47 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1002 - Course Description - Health and Healing: Concepts for Practice
PSW 1002 Lesson 1 - Learning Objectives - Person-Centered Care & Interpersonal Communication
PSW 1002 Lesson 1 - Live Virtual Workshop #2 - Communication and Client-Centered Care
PSW 1002 Lesson 2 - Learning Objectives - Health, Wellness, Illness & Disability - Chapter 4
PSW 1002 Lesson 2 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 4
PSW 1002 Lesson 2 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 4 - Health, Wellness, Illness & Disability
PSW 1002 Lesson 2 - Video (part 1) - Health, Wellness, Illness & Disability - Chapter 4
PSW 1002 Lesson 2 - Video (part 2) - Health, Wellness, Illness & Disability - Chapter 4
PSW 1002 Lesson 2 - Chapter 4 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1002 Lesson 3 - Learning Objectives - Growth & Development - Chapter 18
PSW 1002 Lesson 3 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 18
PSW 1002 Lesson 3 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 18 - Growth & Development
PSW 1002 Lesson 3 - Video (part 1) - Growth & Development - Chapter 18
PSW 1002 Lesson 3 - Video (part 2) - Growth & Development - Chapter 18
PSW 1002 Lesson 3 - Chapter 18 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1002 Lesson 4 - Learning Objectives - Caring for Mothers & Infants - Chapter 19
PSW 1002 Lesson 4 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 19
PSW 1002 Lesson 4 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 19 - Caring for Mothers & Infants
PSW 1002 Lesson 4 - Video - Caring for Mothers & Infants - Chapter 19
PSW 1002 Lesson 4 - Chapter 19 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1002 Lesson 5 - Learning Objectives - Caring for the Young - Chapter 20
PSW 1002 Lesson 5 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 20
PSW 1002 Lesson 5 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 20 - Caring for the Young
PSW 1002 Lesson 5 - Video - Caring for the Young - Chapter 20
PSW 1002 Lesson 5 - Chapter 20 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1002 Lesson 6 - Learning Objectives - Caring for Older Adults - Chapter 21
PSW 1002 Lesson 6 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 21
PSW 1002 Lesson 6 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 21 - Caring for Older Adults
PSW 1002 Lesson 6 - Video (part 1) - Caring for Older Adults - Chapter 21
PSW 1002 Lesson 6 - Video (part 2) - Caring for Older Adults - Chapter 21
PSW 1002 Lesson 6 - Chapter 21 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1002 Lesson 7 - Learning Objectives - Family in Health & Healing - Chapter 11
PSW 1002 Lesson 7 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 11
PSW 1002 Lesson 7 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 11 - Working with Clients and Their Families
PSW 1002 Lesson 7 - Video (part 1) - Family in Health & Healing - Chapter 11
PSW 1002 Lesson 7 - Video (part 2) - Family in Health & Healing - Chapter 11
PSW 1002 Lesson 7 - Chapter 11 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1002 Lesson 8 - Learning Objectives - Multiculturalism and Diversity - Chapter 10
PSW 1002 Lesson 8 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 10
PSW 1002 Lesson 8 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 10 - Caring about Culture and Diversity
PSW 1002 Lesson 8 - Video - Multiculturalism & Diversity - Chapter 10
PSW 1002 Lesson 8 - Chapter 10 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1002 Lesson 9 - Learning Objectives - Safety - Chapter 22
PSW 1002 Lesson 9 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 22
PSW 1002 Lesson 9 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 22 - Safety
PSW 1002 Lesson 9 - Video - Safety - Chapter 22
PSW 1002 Lesson 9 - Chapter 22 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1003 - Course Description - Healing 1: Caring for Individuals Experiencing Common Health Challenges
PSW 1003 Lesson 1 - Learning Objectives - Medical Terminology - Chapter 13
PSW 1003 Lesson 1 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 13
PSW 1003 Lesson 1 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 13 - Medical Terminology
PSW 1003 Lesson 1 - Video - Medical Terminology - Chapter 13
PSW 1003 Lesson 1 - Chapter 13 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1003 Lesson 2 - Learning Objectives - Anatomy & Physiology Review - Chapter 17
PSW 1003 Lesson 2 - Pre-Test
PSW 1003 Lesson 2 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 17 - Body Structure and Function
PSW 1003 Lesson 2 - Video - Anatomy & Physiology Review - Chapter 17
PSW 1003 Lesson 2 - Chapter 17 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1003 Lesson 3 - Learning Objectives - Common Diseases and Conditions - Chapter 37
PSW 1003 Lesson 3 - Pre-Test
PSW 1003 Lesson 3 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 37 - Common Diseases and Conditions
PSW 1003 Lesson 3 - Video (part 1) - Common Diseases and Conditions - Chapter 37
PSW 1003 Lesson 3 - Video (part 2) - Common Diseases and Conditions - Chapter 37
PSW 1003 Lesson 3 - Video (part 3) - Common Diseases and Conditions - Chapter 37
PSW 1003 Lesson 3 - Video (part 4) - Common Diseases and Conditions - Chapter 37
PSW 1003 Lesson 3 - Chapter 37 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1003 Lesson 4 - Learning Objectives - Speech and Language Disorders - Chapter 39
PSW 1003 Lesson 4 - Pre-Test
PSW 1003 Lesson 4 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 39 - Speech and Language Disorders
PSW 1003 Lesson 4 - Video - Speech and Language Disorders - Chapter 39
PSW 1003 Lesson 4 - Chapter 39 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1003 Lesson 5 - Learning Objectives - Hearing and Vision Disorders - Chapter 40
PSW 1003 Lesson 5 - Pre-Test
PSW 1003 Lesson 5 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 40 - Hearing and Vision Disorders
PSW 1003 Lesson 5 - Video - Hearing and Vision Disorders - Chapter 40
PSW 1003 Lesson 5 - Chapter 40 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1003 Lesson 6 - Learning Objectives - End-of-Life Care - Chapter 46
PSW 1003 Lesson 6 - Pre-Test
PSW 1003 Lesson 6 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 46 - End-of-Life Care
PSW 1003 Lesson 6 - Video - End-of-Life Care - Chapter 46
PSW 1003 Lesson 6 - Chapter 46 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1003 Lesson 7 - Live Virtual Workshop #3 - Disorientation, Delirium & Dementia
PSW 1004 - Course Description - Healing 2: Caring for Individuals Experiencing Cognitive or Mental Challenges
PSW 1004 Lesson 1 - Learning Objectives - Mental Health Disorders - Chapter 35
PSW 1004 Lesson 1 - Pre-Test
PSW 1004 Lesson 1 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 35 - Mental Health Disorders
PSW 1004 Lesson 1 - Video - Mental Health Disorders - Chapter 35
PSW 1004 Lesson 1 - Chapter 35 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1004 Lesson 2 - Learning Objectives - Disorientation, Delirium & Dementia - Chapter 36
PSW 1004 Lesson 2 - Pre-Test
PSW 1004 Lesson 2 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 36 - Disorientation, Delirium & Dementia
PSW 1004 Lesson 2 - Video - Disorientation, Delirium & Dementia - Chapter 36
PSW 1004 Lesson 2 - Chapter 36 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1004 Lesson 3 - Learning Objectives - Developmental Challenges - Chapter 38
PSW 1004 Lesson 3 - Pre-Test
PSW 1004 Lesson 3 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 38 - Developmental Disorders and Disabilities
PSW 1004 Lesson 3 - Video - Developmental Challenges - Chapter 38
PSW 1004 Lesson 3 - Chapter 38 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1004 Lesson 4 - Learning Objectives - Abuse Awareness - Chapter 16
PSW 1004 Lesson 4 - Pre-Test
PSW 1004 Lesson 4 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 16 - Abuse Awareness
PSW 1004 Lesson 4 - Live Virtual Workshop #4 - Abuse
PSW 1004 Lesson 4 - Chapter 16 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1005 - Course Description - Healing 3: Personal Care and Assistance
PSW 1005 Lesson 1 - Learning Objectives - Client Care: Planning, Processes, Problem Solving - Chapter 14
PSW 1005 Lesson 1 - Pre-Test
PSW 1005 Lesson 1 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 14 - Client Care
PSW 1005 Lesson 1 - Video (part 1) - Client Care: Planning, Processes, Problem Solving - Chapter 14
PSW 1005 Lesson 1 - Video (part 2) - Client Care: Planning, Processes, Problem Solving - Chapter 14
PSW 1005 Lesson 1 - Video (part 3) - Client Care: Planning, Processes, Problem Solving - Chapter 14
PSW 1005 Lesson 1 - Chapter 14 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1005 Lesson 2 - Learning Objectives - Promoting Client Well-Being, Comfort & Sleep - Chapter 12
PSW 1005 Lesson 2 - Pre-Test
PSW 1005 Lesson 2 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 12 - Promoting Client Well-Being, Comfort & Sleep
PSW 1005 Lesson 2 - Video - Promoting Client Well-Being, Comfort & Sleep - Chapter 12
PSW 1005 Lesson 2 - Chapter 12 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1005 Lesson 3 - Learning Objectives - Preventing Infection - Chapter 23
PSW 1005 Lesson 3 - Pre-Test
PSW 1005 Lesson 3 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 23 - Preventing Infection
PSW 1005 Lesson 3 - Video (part 1) - Preventing Infection - Chapter 23
PSW 1005 Lesson 3 - Video (part 2) - Preventing Infection - Chapter 23
PSW 1005 Lesson 3 - Chapter 23 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1005 Lesson 4 - Learning Objectives - Skin Care and Wounds - Chapter 24
PSW 1005 Lesson 4 - Pre-Test
PSW 1005 Lesson 4 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 24 - Skin Care and Prevention of Wounds
PSW 1005 Lesson 4 - Video - Skin Care & Wounds - Chapter 24
PSW 1005 Lesson 4 - Chapter 24 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1005 Lesson 5 - Learning Objectives - Personal Hygiene, Grooming & Dressing - Chapter 30 & 31
PSW 1005 Lesson 5 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 30
PSW 1005 Lesson 5 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 30 - Personal Hygiene
PSW 1005 Lesson 5 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 31
PSW 1005 Lesson 5 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 31 - Grooming and Dressing
PSW 1005 Lesson 5 - Video - Personal Hygiene, Grooming & Dressing - Chapters 30 & 31
PSW 1005 Lesson 5 - Chapters 30 & 31 Quizzes - Links to Elsevier Quizzes
PSW 1005 Lesson 6 - Learning Objectives - Body Mechanics: Moving, Transferring & Lifting clients. Beds & Bed Making - Chapter 25 & 34
PSW 1005 Lesson 6 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 25
PSW 1005 Lesson 6 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 25 - Body Mechanics: Moving, Positioning, Transferring & Lifting the Client
PSW 1005 Lesson 6 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 34
PSW 1005 Lesson 6 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 34 - Beds and Bedmaking
PSW 1005 Lesson 6 - Video (part 1) - Body Mechanics: Moving, Transferring & Lifting clients. Beds & Bed Making - Chapters 25 & 34
PSW 1005 Lesson 6 - Video (part 2) - Body Mechanics: Moving, Transferring & Lifting clients. Beds & Bed Making - Chapters 25 & 34
PSW 1005 Lesson 6 - Chapters 24 & 25 Quizzes - Links to Elsevier Quizzes
PSW 1005 Lesson 7 - Learning Objectives - Exercise & Activity; Rehabilitation Care - Chapter 26 & 27
PSW 1005 Lesson 7 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 26
PSW 1005 Lesson 7 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 26 - Exercise & Activity
PSW 1005 Lesson 7 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 27
PSW 1005 Lesson 7 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 27 - Rehabilitation Care
PSW 1005 Lesson 7 - Video - Exercise & Activity; Rehabilitation Care - Chapters 26 & 27
PSW 1005 Lesson 7 - Chapters 26 & 27 Quizzes - Links to Elsevier Quizzes
PSW 1005 Lesson 8 - Learning Objectives - Nutrition & Fluids - Chapter 28
PSW 1005 Lesson 8 - Pre-Test
PSW 1005 Lesson 8 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 28 - Nutrition and Fluids
PSW 1005 Lesson 8 - Video - Nutrition & Fluids - Chapter 28
PSW 1005 Lesson 8 - Chapter 28 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1005 Lesson 9 - Learning Objectives - Elimination: Urinary & Bowel - Chapters 32 & 33
PSW 1005 Lesson 9 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 32
PSW 1005 Lesson 9 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 32 - Urinary Elimination
PSW 1005 Lesson 9 - Video (part 1) - Elimination: Urinary & Bowel - Chapters 32 & 33
PSW 1005 Lesson 9 - Video (part 1 A) - Harvesting Cranberries
PSW 1005 Lesson 9 - Pre-Test - Mosby's chapter 33
PSW 1005 Lesson 9 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 33 - Bowel Elimination
PSW 1005 Lesson 9 - Video (part 2) - Elimination: Urinary & Bowel - Chapters 32 & 33
PSW 1005 Lesson 9 - Chapters 32 & 33 Quizzes - Links to Elsevier Quizzes
PSW 1005 Lesson 10 - Learning Objectives - Oxygen Needs - Chapter 41
PSW 1005 Lesson 10 - Pre-Test
PSW 1005 Lesson 10 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 41 - Oxygen Needs
PSW 1005 Lesson 10 - Video - Oxygen Needs - Chapter 41
PSW 1005 Lesson 10 - Chapter 41 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1005 Lesson 11 - Learning Objectives - Assisting with Medications - Chapter 43
PSW 1005 Lesson 11 - Pre-Test
PSW 1005 Lesson 11 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 43 - Assisting with Medications
PSW 1005 Lesson 11 - Video - Assisting with Medications - Chapter 43
PSW 1005 Lesson 11 - Chapter 43 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1005 Lesson 12 - Learning Objectives - Applying Warmth & Cold - Chapter 44
PSW 1005 Lesson 12 - Pre-Test
PSW 1005 Lesson 12 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 44 - Heat and Cold Applications
PSW 1005 Lesson 12 - Video - Applying Warmth & Cold - Chapter 44
PSW 1005 Lesson 12 - Chapter 44 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1005 Lesson 13 - Learning Objectives - Home Management - Chapter 42
PSW 1005 Lesson 13 - Pre-Test
PSW 1005 Lesson 13 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 42 - Home Management
PSW 1005 Lesson 13 - Video - Home Management - Chapter 42
PSW 1005 Lesson 13 - Chapter 42 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1005 Lesson 14 - Learning Objectives - Measuring Height, Weight and Vital Signs - Chapter 15
PSW 1005 Lesson 14 - Pre-Test
PSW 1005 Lesson 14 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 15 - Measuring Height, Weight and Vital Signs
PSW 1005 Lesson 14 - Video - Measuring Height, Weight and Vital Signs - Chapter 15
PSW 1005 Lesson 14 - Chapter 15 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1005 Lesson 15 - Learning Objectives - Working in Acute Care - Chapter 45
PSW 1005 Lesson 15 - Pre-Test
PSW 1005 Lesson 15 - Link to Elsevier textbook - Chapter 45 - Working in Acute Care
PSW 1005 Lesson 15 - Video - Working in Acute Care - Chapter 45
PSW 1005 Lesson 15 - Chapter 45 Quiz - Link to Elsevier Quiz
PSW 1006 - Lesson 1 & 2 - Live Virtual Skills Workshops
PSW 1006 Lesson 3 - Point-of-Care Risk Assessments in Long Term Care
PSW 1006 Lesson 4 (part 1) - Understanding Dementia - What is Dementia?
PSW 1006 Lesson 4 (part 2) - Understanding Dementia - The Brain and Dementia
PSW 1006 Lesson 4 (part 3) - Understanding Dementia - Progression and Symptoms
PSW 1006 Lesson 4 (part 4) - Understanding Dementia - Myths and Treatment Options
PSW 1006 Lesson 5 (part 1) - Communication - Understanding How Dementia Affects Communication
PSW 1006 Lesson 5 (part 2) - Communication - Strategies & Tips for Communicating with People with Dementia
PSW 1006 Lesson 6 (part 1) - Understanding Behaviour - Basic Facts about Behaviour
PSW 1006 Lesson 6 (part 2) - Understanding Behaviour - Understanding and Responding
PSW 1006 Lesson 6 (part 3) - Understanding Behaviour - Meaningful Activities
PSW 1006 Lesson 7 (Intro) - Working with Dementia: Safe Work Practices for Caregivers
PSW 1006 Lesson 7 (part 1) - Supervision in Health Care - Introduction
PSW 1006 Lesson 7 (part 2) - Supervision in Health Care - Identification & Assessment of Hazards
PSW 1006 Lesson 7 (part 3) - Supervision in Health Care - Control of Hazards
PSW 1006 Lesson 7 (part 4) - Supervision in Health Care - Correction of Unsafe Work Practices
PSW 1006 Lesson 7 (part 5) - Two Person Care Needs a Planned Approach
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