OUR PROGRAMS

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
​(NACC PSW)


The NACC Personal Support Worker (PSW) program is based upon the Ontario Personal Support Worker Training Standard released in October 2014. The NACC program content, standards and guidelines, combined with the clinical component of the program, ensure that the graduates have the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful as a Personal Support Worker.

The PSW program prepares graduates to provide supportive care to individuals, including clients experiencing cognitive impairment, physical disability, and mental health challenges across their lifespan by assisting them with their activities of daily living.

The Personal Support Worker program provides quality education and training for aspiring PSWs through comprehensive theory classes and two practicum placements. 

​Graduates of the PSW program may work in: 
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Home care services giving care to clients living in their own homes in the community
  • Supportive housing settings including senior’s apartments and retirement homes
  • Group homes
  • Hospitals
  • Adult day programs
  • Educational facilities

Total Program Hours: 700 Hours
The program is offered in FULL-TIME or in PART-TIME schedule. 



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STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR LEVEL C

​A comprehensive two-day course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR) skills and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training for those who need training due to work requirements and for those who want more knowledge on how to respond to emergencies in the community and at home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial worker safety and insurance boards (WSIB in Ontario) for all workplaces/sites and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.

The course content includes chapters in
  • The Red Cross
  • Preparing to Respond
  • The EMS System
  • Check Call Care
  • Airway and Breathing Emergencies
  • Circulation Emergencies
  • First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest
  • Life-threatening Wound Care, Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Bone, Muscle and Joint Injuries
  • Sudden Medical Emergencies  
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Poisons
This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

SAFE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

The Medication Administration for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) program prepares individuals in all aspects of dealing with medication in any work environment.  Students learn about the laws, administration routes, protocols, types of medication and how a PSW can protect themselves within the work environment when medication is part of their scope. This program also enables the PSW to give medication in a safe manner.

The PSW will gain knowledge in the common medication administered by a PSW, acquire accurate information on the legal aspect of administering medication including the controlled Acts in Ontario, obtain, develop and master the different skills necessary in medication administration, understand the different rights of medication and will show a return demonstration on administering medication through different routes.

​Medication Administration for PSWs Program is approved as a non-vocational program under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.  It is taught by trained professionals in the industry – they have real-world experience.
​This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

SAFE FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE

The Safe Food Handler Course is a full day in-class course facilitated by a public health inspector. The Food Handler Course is administered on the same day, after the course. 

Course topics include:

  • Food-borne illness
  • Microorganisms
  • Time and temperature
  • Receiving and storage
  • Microbiological contamination
  • Personal hygiene
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Pest control
  • Food safety management

Handling food safely is important to help reduce the risk of becoming sick after eating and drinking. Anyone who prepares food can benefit from food safety training, but we especially recommend it for those who work in the food services.  In order to successfully obtain the Food Handler Certificate, you must score at least 70% on the certification exam. Once issued, the Food Handler Certificate is valid across Ontario for five years.
​This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
HOLI HEALTH is Registered as a Private Career College Under Private Career Colleges Act 2005.