Certificate of Completion (Online)

This program will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to provide safe care for those who require support with their activities of daily living. Those requiring support may be recovering from an illness, surgery, or live with a chronic health challenge that limits their ability to completely care for themselves.  Certain groups, such as the elderly, are able to maintain independence when they are supported with their activities of daily living.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may find employment in the long-term care or home care sectors.  Graduates of this program may wish to continue their training in the health field, such as Personal Support Worker or Nursing.

ADMISSIONS

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status

If you are interested in completing the entire certificate program, please send an email to Sault College's eLearning Department at [email protected] prior to registering for your courses.  

COURSE DELIVERY

All courses are delivered asynchronously.  Your instructor shares learning resources and activities with you in a flexible way.  You are not expected to attend a class or login to your materials at a specific day or time.  You will, however, be responsible for meeting all course requirements, dates and deadlines as posted within the syllabus.

GRADUATION TIMELINES

Students can complete the Certificate of Completion in as little as one semester. They are usually expected to complete their certificate within sixty months.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this program, learners will be able to:

  • Practice infection control techniques and best practices to provide safe care for individuals who require support with their activities of daily living.

  • Provide caring essentials to individuals who require support with their activities of daily living

  • Support individuals with mobility difficulties with their activities of daily living

  • Assist individuals with meals, personal grooming, and hygiene

  • Practice observation and problem-solving skills to ensure quality and safe care for individuals who require support with daily living

Certificate Requirements

In order to obtain the Certificate of Completion, the following courses must be completed.

Testimonials

Facilitator was awesome!

Noelle Hartz

My professor Deb Walker is excellent :)