We would like to introduce you to a truly unique education program focused on training Personal Support Workers to provide support for persons, and their families throughout the reproductive years.
The PNSW program is an accredited, advanced program for PSWs which covers the period from fertility and on through post partum and into the first year of a newborn's life. The PNSWs unique education and training makes them able to support persons who are experiencing a wide range of circumstances such as: disability, medically high risk, socially high risk, perinatal bereavement, mental health issues and more. No other program offers such a comprehensive approach to providing support.
Upon completion of the program, the PNSW will function as a PSW, acting both independently and under supervision of a licenced health care professional such as a doctor, nurse or midwife depending upon the circumstance of their employment.
As an independent, ancillary member of the health care team the PNSW will be able to facilitate self advocacy for the persons and families whom they support. Working in collaboration with other members of the health care team, the PNSW can create evidence based, timely and personalized emotional, educational and physical support for the client and their family. The PNSW will also be able to deliver various pre-natal and post-natal education classes to new and expecting parents.
The PNSW program educational model is comprised of approximately 1000 hours of academic/theory education, 500 of practical experience, as well as a proctored exam. A mark of 80% or more is required for graduation and awarding of the PNSW diploma.
It is expected that the employment opportunities for the PNSW would be similar to those available to PSW's. Offering the opportunity for both self and gainful employment, depending upon the needs/desires of the individual PNSW.
There are currently established companies offering pre-natal and postpartum support who are excited about this new program as there is an increase in demand and not enough trained and educated professionals to fill these roles. Some examples of our practicum partners include: Precious Moments Babeez Inc, Markham Stouffville Hospital and several midwifery practices around the province. We are constantly expanding our practicum opportunities for our PNSW students.
The PNSW program will offer a new and innovative career for professionals whose passion is working with new and expecting families.
For more information and registration for this program please email info@pnsw.org
The PNSW program is an accredited, advanced program for PSWs which covers the period from fertility and on through post partum and into the first year of a newborn's life. The PNSWs unique education and training makes them able to support persons who are experiencing a wide range of circumstances such as: disability, medically high risk, socially high risk, perinatal bereavement, mental health issues and more. No other program offers such a comprehensive approach to providing support.
Upon completion of the program, the PNSW will function as a PSW, acting both independently and under supervision of a licenced health care professional such as a doctor, nurse or midwife depending upon the circumstance of their employment.
As an independent, ancillary member of the health care team the PNSW will be able to facilitate self advocacy for the persons and families whom they support. Working in collaboration with other members of the health care team, the PNSW can create evidence based, timely and personalized emotional, educational and physical support for the client and their family. The PNSW will also be able to deliver various pre-natal and post-natal education classes to new and expecting parents.
The PNSW program educational model is comprised of approximately 1000 hours of academic/theory education, 500 of practical experience, as well as a proctored exam. A mark of 80% or more is required for graduation and awarding of the PNSW diploma.
It is expected that the employment opportunities for the PNSW would be similar to those available to PSW's. Offering the opportunity for both self and gainful employment, depending upon the needs/desires of the individual PNSW.
There are currently established companies offering pre-natal and postpartum support who are excited about this new program as there is an increase in demand and not enough trained and educated professionals to fill these roles. Some examples of our practicum partners include: Precious Moments Babeez Inc, Markham Stouffville Hospital and several midwifery practices around the province. We are constantly expanding our practicum opportunities for our PNSW students.
The PNSW program will offer a new and innovative career for professionals whose passion is working with new and expecting families.
For more information and registration for this program please email info@pnsw.org
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