1.2 Overview of the PSW Program Clinical Professional Practice Courses
The Clinical Professional Practice Placement Model and progression for the PSW certificate program provides a similar course delivery at all Fanshawe College campuses.
There are three Clinical Placement opportunities, requiring a predetermined number of hours for each course.
HLTH 3054 PSW Clinical Professional Practice
This clinical placement course enables students to apply all of the skills and concepts learned in the PSW theory preparation and lab practice courses by providing care for residents in a Long-Term Care setting. Students are introduced to the role and responsibilities of the Personal Support Worker (PSW), by focusing on client-centred care and professional communication with clients and the interprofessional healthcare team. Through ongoing experience and practice, students will integrate their knowledge to provide safe, competent care to a growing number of clients.
Students must maintain confidentiality, follow safety protocols, be organized, use client-centred professional communication, and document while providing care for clients in a Long-Term Care setting. PSW students may experience day and afternoon shifts during their HLTH 3054 Clinical Professional Practice Placement to develop a well-rounded understanding of the PSW role, routines, and responsibilities. Throughout this course, students are expected to demonstrate reliability and accountability by adhering to the policies, guidelines, and regulations set by Fanshawe College and the Clinical Professional Practice agency.
Chapter 7 will provide further course expectations.
HLTH 3055 PSW Consolidation Professional Practice
This clinical placement course enables students to work independently and as part of the interprofessional healthcare team while enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking within the role of the PSW. Students will be expected to demonstrate all acquired skills consistently and competently.
Students must maintain confidentiality, follow safety protocols, be organized, use client-centred professional communication, and document while providing care for clients in a Long-Term Care setting. PSW students will be experiencing different shifts during their HLTH 3055 Consolidation Professional Practice Placement to develop a well-rounded understanding of the PSW role, routines, and responsibilities. Throughout this course, students are expected to demonstrate reliability and accountability by adhering to the policies, guidelines, and regulations set by Fanshawe College and the Clinical Professional Practice agency.
Chapter 8 will provide further course expectations.
HLTH 3056 PSW Community Professional Practice
This clinical placement course enables students to work independently and as part of the interprofessional healthcare team in caring for clients and families at various stages of the life cycle in a Community setting. Students will be expected to demonstrate all acquired skills consistently and competently.
Students must maintain confidentiality, follow safety protocols, be organized, use client-centred professional communication, and document while providing care for clients in a Community setting. PSW students will be experiencing different shifts during their HLTH 3056 Community Professional Practice Placement to develop a well-rounded understanding of the PSW role, routines, and responsibilities. Throughout this course, students are expected to demonstrate reliability and accountability by adhering to the policies, guidlines, and regulations set by Fanshawe College and the Community Professional Practice agency.
Chapter 9 will provide further course expectations.
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