
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