Start Date: September
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Length: 30 Weeks
Credential: Certificate, Resident Care Worker
In the Resident Care Worker program you will build a strong foundation in adult health care to prepare you to work in long-term care (nursing homes), acute care (hospitals), mental health facilities and community agencies. You will study effective methods of communication, how to use gentle persuasion, and how to work with dementia patients and mental health patients. Clinical practicums will ensure that you are prepared to meet clients’ personal and physical needs.
This program is located in the Charlottetown Centre at the Prince of Wales Campus Take a virtual tour.
This program is offered at multiple campus locations. Program fees may vary depending on the start date or location. Choose an option to learn more.
Resident Care Worker - West Prince Campus
The Province of Prince Edward Island recently announced a Resident Care Worker Support Program. If you live on Prince Edward Island, you may be eligible for funding through this initiative. Applicants must be approved by SkillsPEI before beginning the program. For more information visit the Province's website.
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Tuition, fees, and other costs are listed in Canadian dollars. International student fees are due on the first day of class.
| 1st Year | Canadian | International |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $6,378 | $12,128 |
| Other Costs | $950 | $950 |
| Total | $7,328 | $13,075 |
| Tuition & Fees | 1st Year |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,396 |
| Lab Fee | $150 |
| Student Union | $172 |
| Health Insurance Fee | $420 |
| Fitness Centre Fee | $80 |
| Additional Courses | $60 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| Total | $6,378 |
| 1st installment due September 6 | $2,863 |
| 2nd installment due January 9 | $3,515 |
| Other Costs | 1st Year |
| Books | $500 |
| Materials/Supplies | $100 |
| Equipment/Uniforms/Teaching Aids | $350 |
| Total | $950 |
Note:
| Tuition & Fees | 1st Year |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,396 |
| Lab Fee | $150 |
| Student Union | $172 |
| Health Insurance Fee | $1,170 |
| Fitness Centre Fee | $80 |
| Additional Courses | $60 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| Total | $12,128 |
| 1st installment due September 6 | $8,613 |
| 2nd installment due January 9 | $3,515 |
| Other Costs | 1st Year |
| Books | $500 |
| Materials/Supplies | $100 |
| Equipment/Uniforms/Teaching Aids | $350 |
| Total | $950 |
Course Code:SAFE-1005
An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Prince Edward Island. Students examine the legislation, how PEI employees are protected while on the job and the responsibilities of employees and employers.
Credit Values:0
Course Code:ANAT-1100
Introduction to the structure and function of the human body in its normal, healthy state. Students examine body systems, their components and processes, and how they interrelate. Medical terminology is used throughout the course.
Hours:3
Course Code:COMM-1070
Students explore a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies that can be applied in the health care workplaces including empathy, confidentiality, and interview techniques to meet the needs of clients.
Hours:3
Course Code:NCPR-1006
Students attain skills on how to prevent a potential crisis from occuring and how to intervene in a crisis situation. Students are introduced to and practice physical skills to use when managing disruptive behaviours.
Hours:0
Course Code:NCPR-1007
The goal of the Palliative Care Workshop is to provide students with evidence-based theories on grief and loss and death and dying thereby enabling students' to recognize the needs of all patients with progressive illnesses, implement quality palliative care and improve the care and treatment for dying patients. Students will apply their knowledge of grief and loss to create effective nursing care plans for patients and include their family members in the process offering information on grief counselling as needed. Also, students will be aware of their own need for grief counselling and seek help for stress and burnout.
Hours:0
Course Code:NCPR-1008
The Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) is an innovative dementia care curriculum based on a person-centered care approach. GPA also includes respectful self-protective and gentle redirection technique for use in situations of risk. Designed for interdisciplinary point of care staff across a variety of sectors, GPA is delivered in an evidence-based, interactive session.
Hours:0
Course Code:NCPR-1010
This course is an injury prevention program designed to promote healthy lifestyles and safe work practices for anyone associated with moving people and/or objects. Its purpose is to improve how individuals prepare for and accomplish their work and decreases the frequency and severity of lost time related to musculoskeletal injuries.
Hours:0
Course Code:NURS-1010
Students acquire personal care skills aimed at maintaining and promoting client comfort, safety, and independence. Students develop competence and confidence in the application of client care skills by practicing the skills in a nursing lab simulating a client care unit.
Hours:1
Course Code:PRAC-1220
Students apply knowledge, skill, and competence learned in the classroom and lab in the long-term care setting. Under the guidance and supervision of a clinical instructor during this clinical experience, students organize and manage a multiple resident assignment while working as a member of the health care team.
Hours:4
Course Code:PRAC-1230
Students apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom and lab while caring for clients in an acute care setting. Under the guidance and supervision of a clinical instructor, students organize and manage a multiple-client assignment while working as a member of the health care team.
Hours:2
Course Code:PRAC-1310
Students demonstrate and apply their care planning and organizational skills during the execution and analysis of care under the direct supervision of a preceptor within the facility or agency. Students can expect to use communication, documentation and interaction skills with clients and health care team members.
Hours:4
Course Code:RESC-1000
Students explore the professional expectations and role of the Resident Care Worker as a member of the health care team. As well, students are introduced to the holistic concept of health and the components of a health-enhancing lifestyle.
Hours:4
Course Code:RESC-1100
This course continues to expand on the concepts and principles of supportive person-centred care. Relevant knowledge, attitudes, skills, and judgement required in the RCW role provide students the foundation to assist with adult assessment, infection control, nutrition, and intravenous care.
Hours:3
Course Code:RESC-1200
An examination of the changes normally occurring in the body as part of the aging process and due to various health conditions. Students learn assessment skills and tools, treatments, reporting and documentation skills and procedures to meet the client care needs.
Hours:4
Course Code:RESC-1210
Students explore common mental health disorders and cognitive impairments including assessment skills, tools, and treatments used in the provision of care to clients. Students also explore the care required for clients in home and community settings, as well as, the reporting and documentation skills used in these settings. Students are introduced to the RCW role in providing care to clients with these special needs.
Hours:3
