Saskatchewan Report

Title(s) Used

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

Programs

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, regional colleges (broker agreement with SP) and high schools (dual credit)

Registry

No professional organizations representing PSWs

Regulation

No

Additional

Unique Items

The CCA program has very flexible options to obtain the certificate. PLAR for clinicals is very popular, Full program PLAR is developed but not available currently

Scope of Practice

CUPE Job Description

Employment Prospects

Casual, PT and FT jobs, severe shortage in rural areas

Educator Group

Saskpolytech educators meet 1-2x year and regional college instructors meet once year

Challenges

No standard curriculum, no regulation/registry