# PW1024 — PSW Practice I

Students learn healthcare skills required by clients in selected age groups. They identify relevant client information, assist with activities of living, and promote safe, client-centered care. Skills are taught in classroom and laboratory settings with opportunities to demonstrate competent care with standardized clients. Focus areas include infection prevention, hygiene and grooming, elimination, nutrition and mobility support, and basic assessments, preparing students for clinical practice in second semester.

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| Code | PW1024 |
| Hours | 56 |

## Part of these programs

- [Personal Support Worker](/programs/personal-support-worker)

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/course/pw1014-psw-practice/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/course/pw1014-psw-practice/)</small>
