Study for the NACC PSW exam with guided lessons
Learn Mode is a guided study path across all 12 PSW Leap study modules, which follow the NACC PSW curriculum. Every module opens with curated free sample questions: answer up to 50 of them in total, across all 12 modules, with no signup, each with instant feedback and a plain-English explanation.
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What does Learn Mode cover?
Learn Mode covers all 12 PSW Leap study modules, which follow the NACC PSW curriculum, and each one includes curated free questions — so you can sample every module free before you buy.
PSW Foundations
The PSW role, scope of practice in Ontario, and the DIPPS care framework.
Safety & Mobility
Infection prevention and control (IPAC), PPE, body mechanics, and safe transfers.
Body Systems
How the major body systems work and what a PSW observes, records, and reports.
Personal Hygiene
Bathing, perineal care, dressing, mouth and denture care, and skin observation with dignity.
Abuse & Neglect
Recognizing abuse and neglect, Ontario reporting duties, and protecting client rights.
Household, Nutrition & Hydration
Safe food handling, therapeutic diets, feeding assistance, and hydration warning signs.
Care Planning & Documentation
Care plans, restorative care, documenting and reporting, and working in community settings.
Family, Growth & Development
Working with families and understanding growth and development across the lifespan.
Assisting the Dying Person
Palliative and end-of-life comfort measures, non-verbal pain cues, and supporting families.
Assisting with Medications
The PSW assist-versus-administer scope, the rights of medication, and safe practice.
Cognitive & Mental Health
Dementia care, responsive behaviours, mental health conditions, and brain injuries.
Health Conditions
Common chronic conditions PSWs support — diabetes, stroke, COPD, arthritis, and more.
What do the questions look like?
Two sample questions in the same multiple-choice format you answer in Learn Mode. Pick an answer, check it, then read the explanation.
A PSW is caring for a client who wants to eat lunch in the dining room, but the care plan states they should eat in their room due to a recent fall. Which DIPPS principle (Dignity, Independence, Preferences, Privacy, Safety) should the PSW prioritize in this situation?
A PSW is about to assist a client with oral care. According to the 4 Moments of Hand Hygiene, when should the PSW perform hand hygiene?
Start studying free — no signup
Start with the curated free questions in every module — no signup, no card, up to 50 answers in total, across all 12 modules. The full 2,500-question bank and a guided lesson for every topic come with the one-time $29.99 CAD plan.
Keep studying
- Free PSW Practice Questions (2026 Sample Test)
NACC-style questions across IPAC, scope of practice, and vital signs, each with a full answer explanation.
- IPAC and Infection Control for PSWs
Hand hygiene, the 4 Moments, PPE order, and the chain of infection, explained for PSW students.
- How to Pass the NACC PSW Exam
How to judge a practice question, a repeatable retrieve-review-retest routine, and a safety-and-scope filter for care scenarios.