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HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SCIENCES HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates will be able to apply for admission to the first year of a health and/or science program at college or pursue other degree opportunities. The curriculum has been designed to optimize transfer credits. Successful completion of the program does not guarantee entry into any health and/or science program. GeorgianCollege.ca/PHPA PRE-HEALTH SCIENCES PATHWAY TO ADVANCED DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES PHPA This program is designed to prepare individuals for successful admission and future success in diploma/degree health sciences programs. The program ensures that students will have the required courses to meet admission requirements and to acquire transferable postsecondary credits. The focus of the program will be the acquisition and/or improvement of the required knowledge and skills in communication, mathematics and the sciences required for admission, which include anatomy/physiology, biology, chemistry and physics. In addition, the program will meet or exceed the general education and essential employability skills as required by Ministry policy. This program will give students the health-related skills and knowledge beyond those normally acquired through an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). ONTARIO COLLEGE CERTIFICATE 1 year (2 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER: Barrie, Muskoka (Bracebridge), Orangeville, Owen Sound, South Georgian Bay (Collingwood) STARTS JANUARY: Barrie, Owen Sound STARTS MAY: Midland Approximate annual fees: $3,982.56 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates may find employment providing clearly identified personal care and facilitating routine activites of daily living for clients in: • retirement homes • long-term care facilities • homes for the aged • various community agencies (private and public) • acute care facilities • independent practice FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS Graduates of PSWR may be granted credit toward degree studies via an articulation agreement with Thompson Rivers University (BC). PLEASE NOTE Additional requirements include: • up-to-date immunization record • Clinical Preparedness Permit • CPR certificate • Standard First Aid certificate • Police Vulnerable Sector Check GeorgianCollege.ca/PSWR PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER PSWR This program prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to provide support services to people living at home, in long-term care or acute care facilities, and to function as integral members of the health care team. Students will be prepared to effectively communicate with clients, families and members of the health care team, as well as provide safe and competent care for individual clients who are experiencing physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural challenges. Personal support workers (PSWs) are unregulated health care providers who work under the supervision of a regulated health care professional or in a supported independent living environment under the direction of the client. ONTARIO COLLEGE CERTIFICATE 1 year (2 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER: Barrie, Midland, Orangeville, Owen Sound, South Georgian Bay (Collingwood) STARTS JANUARY: Barrie, Muskoka (Bracebridge), Orangeville STARTS MAY: Owen Sound, South Georgian Bay (Collingwood) Approximate annual fees: $4,012.56 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) PLACEMENTS 2 professional practice courses GeorgianCollege.ca 71