Program Offerings
Learn how CRD College of Health Care prepares you for a rewarding career in health care.
Our Program Offerings
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
A Personal Support Worker is a dedicated healthcare professional who provides support and assistance to individuals who need help with daily living activities. This include elderly people, individuals with disabilities, or those recovering from illness or surgery.
Developmental Services Worker
The Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program is a one-year, full-time diploma program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to support individuals with developmental disabilities.
Food Service Worker (FSW)
The Food Service Worker (FSW) Program is a 320-hour vocational career program designed to prepare students for employment in the healthcare food service industry.
Advanced Certificates
Continuous learning and skill enhancement are essential for career growth and adaptability. CRD Skills Upgrade Courses are designed to equip individuals with the latest industry-relevant competencies, ensuring they stay ahead in their respective fields.
What is a Personal Support Worker? (PSW)
A Personal Support Worker (PSW) is a trained healthcare professional dedicated to providing essential care and assistance to individuals who require help with daily living activities. Personal Support Workers (PSWs) play a vital role in supporting elderly individuals, persons with disabilities, and those recovering from illness or surgery. They work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, long-term care homes, assisted living facilities, and private residences.
Take the first step toward a fulfilling career as a Personal Support Worker (PSW).
Key Responsibilities
Assisting with Daily Activities
Providing Palliative Care
Providing Emotional Support
Monitoring Health and Well-Being:
Supporting Clients with Mobility
Household Assistance
Assisting with Medications
Medication Administration Training for PSWs
Enhance your competency in safely assisting clients with prescribed medications in alignment with care plans and regulations.
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Get certified in essential life-saving interventions for workplace and everyday emergencies.
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)
Best-practice techniques for supporting older adults—including those with dementia—using respectful, person-centred approaches.
What is a Developmental Services Worker (DSW) ?
A Developmental Services Worker (DSW) in Ontario is a trained professional who supports individuals with developmental disabilities, helping them achieve greater independence, community inclusion, and an improved quality of life. DSWs work in a variety of settings, including group homes, schools, community agencies, healthcare facilities, and private residences. Their role involves assisting with daily living activities, implementing support plans, advocating for clients’ rights, and fostering meaningful social connections.
The Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program is a one-year, full-time diploma program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to support individuals with developmental disabilities.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in personal care, daily living activities, and skill development.
- Advocating for clients’ rights, dignity, and inclusion within the community.
- Working collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and social workers to ensure the best care for individuals.
- Implementing individualized support plans and behavioral strategies.
- Working collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and social workers to ensure the best care for individuals.
- Assisting with communication, mobility, and social participation.
Mental Health First Aid
Recognize, respond, and support individuals experiencing mental health challenges and crises with confidence.
IV Therapy & Phlebotomy for IENs
Confidence-building, practical session focused on IV therapy principles and blood collection techniques for internationally educated nurses.
Medication Administration Training for IENs
One-day intensive covering safe medication administration across the continuum of care, aligned to Canadian practice expectations.
What is a Food Service Worker (FSW) ?
A Food Service Worker (FSW) in Ontario plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe preparation, delivery, and serving of food in various institutional and commercial settings. These include hospitals, long-term care homes, retirement facilities, schools, and cafeterias. Success in this field requires a strong foundation in food safety, meal planning, and sanitation standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements and menu plans, a key focus of the CRD College Food Service Worker Program.
- Following food safety regulations and maintaining a clean kitchen environment to meet industry standards.
- Assisting in food preparation, portioning, and plating as part of hands-on training in the CRD College Food Service Worker Program.
- Cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas to uphold hygiene and sanitation.
- Storing food properly and checking expiration dates to prevent waste and contamination.
- Ensuring proper handling of food by adhering to safety protocols and best practices.
- Working closely with dietitians, cooks, and healthcare professionals to meet the nutritional needs of patients or residents, an essential component of the CRD College Food Service Worker Program.
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