PSW112 - Facility Field Placement

Subject Title
Facility Field Placement

Subject Description
Students will apply the use of theories learned in the classroom and the laboratory classes and the skills of therapeutic communication, in addition to basic health care that is provided by the Personal Support Worker in a clinical practice setting.  Working with health care professionals, the multidisciplinary team and clients the students will make a positive contribution to the health of individuals and families. This clinical component is designed to provide the student with practical experiences that can promote learning, encourage problem solving and increase confidence with client care.

Credit Status
One credit toward the Personal Support Worker program will be awarded upon completion of clinical practice. Students may not proceed to PSW109 until they have successfully completed PSW112.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this subject, the student will be able to:
 

1. Apply the theory learned in the classroom to the clinical area by using the foundations of effective decision making and problem solving.
2. Provide client centred care following the policies and procedures of the health care facility and of the college.
3. Further reinforce basic skills through clinical practice
4. Utilize appropriate medical terminology and professional communication in oral and in written form.
5. Report and document relevant observations in a timely manner and continuously.
6. Implement safe care for approximately three to four clients depending on the complexity of care required
7. Set priorities according to own client assignment and demonstrate flexibility in resetting priorities when necessary
8. Initiate care, exhibiting responsibility, accountability, professionalism and reliability.
9. Exhibit effective time management skills.
10. Communicate clearly to the appropriate team member
11. Identify and respond to physical and emotional needs of his/her assigned clients and their families.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).

Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.