Course Information

The range of services provided by a PSW is determined by the individual needs of each client and may include assistance with routine activities of living including personal care, mobility, home management, meal preparation, family care, and assisting with social and recreational activities.

As front-line workers, Personal Support Workers must develop a broad range of abilities beyond technical skills. They must provide not only for the comfort, safety, and well-being of their clients, but also demonstrate kindness and respect for those in their care. A positive attitude, solid skills, and a sensitive approach are critical to the well-being and health of the clients.

Program Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

  • Effectively provide care and assistance to clients and families in order to live fulfilling lives in their communities and in institutions.
  • Care for clients in a sensitive and respectful manner.
  • Assist with meal preparation, hygiene, bathing, dressing and household tasks.
  • Provide comfort and peace of mind to clients, as well as much-needed relief and respite to their family members.

Employment Opportunities

Home
Care

Family
Caregiver

Respite
Worker

Personal
Aide

Home
Support

Employment Opportunities

  • Home Care
  • Family Caregiver
  • Respite Worker
  • Personal Aide
  • Home Support

Admissions Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Canadian High School Equivalency Diploma (General Education Development Test) or
  • Equivalent: Foreign credentials must be translated in English and assessed for Grade 12 equivalency by a recognized organization such as WES (World Education Service)
    AND
  • If English is not a student’s first language, they must provide proof of English competency.

English Proficiency

  • IELTS – Int’l English Language Testing Services – Minimum score of 5.5 with no subject test score lower than 5.5; or
  • TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet based test (IBT) – Overall 80 with the minimum in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; or CAEL – Overall 60 with no section below 60
  • CAEL: Overall 60 No section below 60
  • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General with a score of 7 (no section score below 6)
  • Canadian Language Benchmark Tests with a score of 7 in each strand (not an average of 7)

  • Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 95

  • Pearson PTE Academic with a minimum score of 46

  • NACC Written Entrance Exam (passing score of 60)
  • Evidence of successful completion of 2 consecutive years of full-time equivalent post-secondary study in English at a Canadian institution

  • Evidence of successful completion of 2 consecutive years of full-time equivalent post-secondary study in English at an institution outside of Canada

Important Note

  • Signed Vulnerable Sector Disclaimer

  • Signed Medical Disclaimer
  • Mature student with a score of 11 or more on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE). Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years old and do not have a high school diploma or GED.

Program Cost

*Application fee is non-refundable
*Medical Insurance is mandatory for international students (Additional Cost)

Starting Dates

*Please note that class schedules are subjected to change
*Please contact admission team for PSW 22 weeks program starting dates)

Program Courses