Personal Support Worker (Online Program Delivery)

Throughout the program, you will gain valuable experience in your practicum placements. You will be working with clients and families in a variety of settings and circumstances. Further, you will have many opportunities to make a positive difference in their lives.

To be able to attend these practicum experiences, you’ll need to complete the requirements listed below and submit documents to support completion by the expected due date identified for the program. Students should endeavor to have all their requirements completed prior to their program start date.  Having your requirements completed ensures that you can gain the experience needed to meet the course outcomes successfully.

CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standard First Aid (on entrance into program)
• CPR - Basic Life Support (BLS) Level with AED must be for Health Care Providers (annually) - no online or blended courses are permitted
• WHMIS training certificate valid within 1 year, upon entry into the program
• N95 Mask Fit Testing Card (every 2 years), requires a clean-shaven face for appropriate fitting (recommended: students can/should attempt to be fitted for two sizes if possible)
• Statement of Confidentiality – provided to you upon registration
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) – Level 3 with Negative results or equivalent (annually). This will require a letter from the Academic Assistant. To request a letter please email: jamie-lynn.maki@saultcollege.ca. The VSC – Level 3 must be completed in Ontario through local or provincial police.
  Individuals who have charges, pending charges or a criminal conviction for which record suspension has not been granted, must contact the Academic Assistant listed above for their program. A meeting will be scheduled with the Dean to discuss their ability to participate in placement. If a student fails to disclose this information, their academic status will be adversely affected. Prospective students should know that if a criminal record exists, the student’s ability to complete the academic requirements and graduate from their program may be in jeopardy. Please visit the Sault College Criminal Record Check Policy and procedural information located on the Student Portal.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

Complete required immunizations prior to the first semester of the program and submit official records, along with the Health & Community Services Programs Immunization and Health Record Form (will be provided to you), to the Sault College Health Centre anne.erechook@saultcollege.ca.

• 2 Step TB Skin Test or TB blood test, OR clear Chest X-ray on entrance to program
• 1 Step TB Skin Test annually OR as needed
• Measles/Mumps/Rubella Series
• Tetanus every 10 years
• Chicken Pox (documented proof of immunity)
• Hepatitis B series
• Influenza - October/November annually
• Covid-19; 2 doses
  The Covid-19 pandemic remains a global concern. We encourage you to speak to your healthcare provider regarding the decision to be vaccinated. Please note clinical placement agencies may require evidence of vaccination prior to entry to placement. Further, they may refuse a student entry who has not been vaccinated against Covid-19.

It is the responsibility of the student to keep up-to-date placement requirement documentation (and copies) to present to placement agencies as required. The College does not retain copies of any placement requirements.

Students are responsible for the full cost of obtaining placement requirements. Tuition is not refunded if access to clinical placement is denied or if proof of requirements is not submitted within the required timeframes.

Clinical Placement Requirements are due as indicated:

• Personal Support Worker (3129) - Due Date - 4th week of first semester