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PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER PROGRAM (PSW)

Our Personal Support Worker (PSW) Program offers hybrid (online + in-person)or in-personlearning options to fit your needs

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Our Personal Support Worker (PSW) Program offers hybrid (online + in-person)or in-person learning options to fit your needs. Designed to equip you with essential skills and hands-on experience, this program prepares you for a job in just 6 months (26 weeks). With 310 hours of practicum, you’ll gain real-world experience in professional healthcare settings.

Eligibility

Who can do this course?

OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent or mature student (of at least 18 years of age) who has successfully completed Ministry approved qualifying test from the college.

Job opportunities

  • Attendant for Persons with Disabilities – Home Care
  • Personal Support Worker – Home Support
  • Personal Support Aide – Home Support
  • Client Care Attendant – Home Care
  • Respite Worker – Home Support
  • Personal Assistant – Home Care
  • Personal Aide – Home Support
  • Live-In Caregiver – Seniors
  • Home Support Worker
  • Family Caregiver

Join this course to be qualified for Personal Support Worker (PSW) jobs in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and anywhere else in Canada.


Course Name: Personal Support Worker Program
Duration: 6 Months (26 weeks – including 310 hours of practical training)
NOC Code: (4412)/44101 Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations
Course type: Certificate
Campus: Brampton, ON

Additional requirements for Certificate in PSW Students:
  • Completed Immunization Form within 30 days of start of the program.
  • Police check (Vulnerable Sector Search) report submitted within 30 days of start of the program.

What Does a Personal Support Worker Do?

As a PSW, you will play a vital role in improving the well-being of clients by assisting with:

  • Household and family management
  • Restorative and mobility activities
  • Meal preparation and feeding
  • Personal care and hygiene
  • Medication assistance

Why Choose Our PSW Program?

PSW Program

  • Flexible Learning Options – Choose from hybrid (online + in-person), or in-person classes to suit your schedule.
  • Flexible Work Options – Choose from full-time, part-time, live-in, or visiting roles that fit your lifestyle.
  • Job-Ready in 6 Months (26 Weeks) – Fast-track your career with a focused and efficient curriculum.
  • Hands-On Training – Develop practical skills with 310 hours of supervised practicum.
  • High Demand for PSWs – PSWs are in demand across long-term care facilities, home care settings, retirement homes, hospitals, adult day programs, group homes, and supportive housing.
  • Meaningful & Rewarding – Make a difference by helping individuals maintain independence and improve their quality of life.
  • Convenient Location – Our campus in Brampton, Ontario, is easily accessible from Mississauga and Toronto.
  • Diverse Career Paths – Work in private homes, assisted living facilities, senior care centers, and healthcare organizations.

This is a perfect course for you, if you:

  • Seek Career Stability – Move away from physically demanding labor jobs into a more sustainable career path.
  • Are New to Canada – Build a strong foundation and start a successful career in healthcare.
  • Are Looking to Upgrade Skills – Enhance your qualifications for better job opportunities.
  • Have Been Laid Off – Transition into a growing industry with excellent career prospects.
  • Want a Secure Career – Gain the skills needed for a stable and in-demand profession.
  • Want a Second Career – Shift to a meaningful and fulfilling role in home care.

Course Information

  • Course Type: Certificate
  • Campus: Brampton, ON
  • (GTA, close to Mississauga, Toronto)
  • Call Us: +1 905-872-0088

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