NACC Certificate

Personal Support Worker

Up to $25,400 in government benefits

Learn more about our PSW program!

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  • Tuition Fees
  • Start Dates
  • Payment Options
  • Placement Details

The 6-month 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!

Government benefits

Students may be eligible for 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.

Placement opportunity

Students have the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge by working directly with patients under the guidance of experienced professionals.

Payment options

Comprehensive payment plan and flexible payment options designed to accommodate diverse financial situations.

KEY FACTS

  • Delivery Method

Hybrid (Instructor-Led Distance Education)

  • Duration

700 hours

  • Program Format: 

Full-Time

  • Experienced instructors
  • Placement opportunities
  • Career services
  • Counselling services
  • Workshops
  • Student events
  • Flexible payment options
  • Modern e-learning platform
  • 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.

Phone: (416) 640-0161

3405 Kennedy Road, Toronto, ON, M1V 4Y3, CANADA

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