Throughout the Personal Support Worker program students will focus mainly on caring for elderly patients.  Topics such as abuse and safety, cognitive impairment, mental health issues and personal hygiene will be covered, along with the importance of interpersonal skills and respecting individuality of clients.  Areas in childcare and assisting new mothers and newborns will also be taught.  Anderson College students have the advantage of working within our fully equipped simulated hospital room and practical nursery room.  With equipments ranging from wheelchairs, hoyer lifts and functioning hospital beds, students will have all the hands on practice needed to feel comfortable and confident when approaching their clinical practice and seeking employment after graduation.