Help meet the growing need for personal support workers (PSWs) through a hybrid curriculum recognized by employers across Ontario as the leading standard in PSW education.
Five Steps to PSW Success at OIHI
1 EXPERT GUIDANCE
Learn from healthcare professionals with years of experience in the classroom and in the field.
2 ON-CAMPUS PSW LAB
Practise in facilities that emulate the many workplaces of PSWs, like retirement homes, community organizations and long-term care homes.
3 CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
Through clinical placements with trusted OIHI partners, gain hands-on experience and see the real impact that PSWs have on people’s lives.
4 CAREER SUPPORT
Get help landing a fulfilling job with the guidance of Career Services, who offer support with job searches, resumes, interviews and more.
5 START WORK FASTER
While many PSW programs take up to 43 weeks, this program can be completed in as little as 28 instructional weeks.
Requirements
Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; or be at least 19 years of age or older and achieve a minimum score of 11 on Wonderlic SLE.
Equivalent: foreign credentials must be translated in English and assessed for Grade 12 equivalency by a recognized organization such as WES (World Education Service).
English Language Requirements
If English is not a student’s first language, they must provide proof of English competency.
This must be demonstrated through one of the following options:
IELTS – International English Language Testing Services – Minimum average score of 5.5 with no band test score lower than 5.5
Equivalent Recognized Official Proficiency Test (see Admissions Requirements page for more information)
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 in an English-speaking country
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