In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, caregivers are more critical than ever in supporting Canadian families. In this spirit, the Ontario College of Management and Technology (OCMT) is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Personal Support Worker (PSW) with Digital Technology program, the first of its kind in Canada.
A New Era for PSWs
As Canada’s population ages, the need for skilled and compassionate personal support workers becomes increasingly urgent. PSWs provide essential care to seniors, individuals with special needs, and young families, acting as the backbone of our health care system. Their dedication, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, has highlighted their role as silent heroes in our communities.
Introducing the PSW-DT
The OCMT PSW-DT program combines traditional caregiving skills with cutting-edge technology, preparing students to meet the evolving demands of the health care sector. The curriculum includes direct patient care and the use of digital health information system for robust and meaningful documentation to guide quality care delivery. Overall, PSWs represent the largest group of health care professionals across our health care system. With the increasing technology adoption across health care institutions, it has become more crucial for PSWs to be skilled in using relevant health electronic system in capturing the direct care information they provide to effectively enhance care.
Program Highlights
- Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Development: A comprehensive study of the human body and its functions.
- College Mathematics: Essential mathematical skills for healthcare professionals.
- The Art of Communicating in Healthcare: Effective communication techniques for interacting
with patients and healthcare teams. - Caregiving, International Relationships, Diversity, and Inclusion: Understanding diverse patient
needs and fostering inclusive care environments
- Canadian Healthcare System, Levels of Government, and Regulatory Requirements:
Navigating the complexities of the healthcare system. - Technology in Health Care: Leveraging technology to enhance care delivery and improve
patient outcomes.
Duration
This is a rigorous and comprehensive program that combines classroom with practicum. Please contact our team at ontariopsw@ocmtontario.ca to learn more.
Delivery
This program is delivered Hybrid or In-class. Students who are unable to secure housing in proximity to the college campus may opt in for an online delivery. However, practicum is a mandatory onsite requirement.
Integrated Components
Digital Technology. The cutting edge technology offers hands-on training on applications that most healthcare facilities use in both record keeping and documentation.
Enrollment
Throughout the year:
- September
- December
- March
- June
Career Opportunities
- Personal Support Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Patient Care Assistant
- Residential Support Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- Rehabilitation Aide
- Senior Caregiver
- and more….
Join the Future of Caregiving and Make a Difference Where it Counts!
Contact ontariopsw@ocmtontario.ca