Become a Personal Support Worker within 6 months
Personal Support Worker
Admissions requirements
Canadian High School Equivalency Diploma, or alternative admission test
Proof of English proficieny (if English is not the student’s first language)
Become career-ready within 6 months
With hands-on training and expert instructors, you'll be prepared to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need within 6 months!
Government benefits
Ontario offers several grants to support Personal Support Workers (PSWs). Students can receive up to $5,400 during their clinical placements in long-term care or home and community care settings and up to $10,000 by committing to a position in these sectors.
Make the difference in your community
KEY FACTS
- Delivery method
Hybrid (Instructor-Led Distance Education)
- Duration
23 weeks
- Program Format:
Full-Time
The 23-week Personal Support Worker (PSW) program at Alpha College is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a positive impact in the lives of those requiring assistance. Delivered through a hybrid model, our program combines the flexibility of online learning with the hands-on experience of in-person training.
The curriculum encompasses a wide range of topics, from health and wellness to effective communication and client care techniques. Students will benefit from a 300-hour placement opportunity in long-term care facilities, giving them practical and supervised experience in real-world settings.
Join Alpha College and embark on a rewarding career as a Personal Support Worker, where compassion and excellence meet. Our supportive learning environment and dedicated instructors are here to guide you every step of the way!
- Personal Care: Master the art of assisting with dressing, personal hygiene, mobility, and other routine activities crucial for daily living.
- Collaborating with healthcare team members
- Assisting with movement, positioning, and lifts
- Providing personal care and hygiene support
- Aiding in meal preparation and dietary planning
- Responding to calls promptly
- Monitoring and recording vital signs
- Supporting rehabilitation efforts
- Maintaining cleanliness and following safety protocols
- Offering emotional and social support
- Providing palliative and hospice care
- Document observations and procedures meticulously
- Canadian High School Equivalency Diploma (General Education Development Test) or equivalent (foreign credentials must be translated in English and assessed for equivalency by a recognized organization such as WES (World Education Service), or
- Alternative admission test (Wonderlic Scholastic Exam)
- Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years old and do not have a high school diploma or GED.
- Non-academic requirements – Such as medical certificate, police check.
- If English is not a student’s first language, they must provide proof of English proficiency.
Students can apply in person at Alpha College or online using the Apply now button at our website.
Application fee is non-refundable.
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