Wound Care for PSW's
Program Description
This course is specifically designed for Personal Support Workers (PSWs), recognizing their vital role in wound prevention and care. Wound Care for PSWs equips participants with the practical knowledge and skills needed to identify, manage, and prevent wounds as part of their daily caregiving responsibilities. The program focuses on early recognition of skin integrity issues, enabling PSWs to take proactive steps to address concerns before they escalate.
In addition to care techniques, the course emphasizes effective communication with healthcare teams, ensuring PSWs can collaborate seamlessly within a patient’s care plan. Participants will gain the confidence to support wound care management with precision and professionalism, enhancing outcomes for the individuals they care for. This course empowers PSWs to play an essential role in promoting health and maintaining quality of life for their patients.
Learning Outcomes
Duration/Time Commitment
3 hrs/day over 3 days online
Fully Online - Live Instructor Led sessions
In addition to class time, one (1) hour of self study time per course day.This course includes live virtual sessions and self-directed learning components to support skill development in a flexible, engaging format.
Program Outline
What You Receive
Requirements for Enrolment
This course is ideal for:
Personal Support Workers (PSWs) seeking foundational wound care knowledge.
PSWs wanting to enhance their skills and improve patient outcomes.
No prior wound care training is required—this course provides an excellent introduction
tailored to PSWs.
This program is offered in English. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the language requirements. You may be asked to demonstrate language proficiency.
Current Term and Sessions
Winter/Spring 2025
Winter/Spring 2025: February 18, 19, 20
9 to 12PM ET each day
Winter/Spring 2025: March 11, 12, 13
1 to 4PM ET each day
Summer 2025
Summer 2025: June 3, 4, 5
1 to 4PM ET each day
Fee:
$339.00
Includes HST
The course fee includes instruction and course materials only
Tuition Funding for Nurses
Ontario Nursing Education Initiative
If you are registered as an RN or NP in Ontario, you can apply for up to $1500 in tuition grant. See the link here for more information and how to apply. If you practice in another province, check your nursing association or the province - they may have similar funding available, and our Resources page
Note: CHEN does not administer this funding. Consult the link provided for information