Jumpstart your healthcare career by becoming a Personal Support Worker (PSW) in just over six months! Cestar College’s accelerated PSW program equips career-minded learners with the skills to administer healthcare services effectively.
Our personal support worker course is certified by the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) and provides one of Ontario’s most comprehensive PSW curriculums.
Students will attend courses at our Toronto, Ontario campus, where they’ll enjoy small class sizes that foster discussion-based education and provide a welcoming learning environment for all.
The personal support worker role is one of the most important jobs in our society.
As a regulated health professional, you’ll be an active member of a community of care, focusing on finding ways to assist clients in community settings with methodology centred around health promotion.
When you become a personal support worker, you choose a rewarding career that benefits your whole community. Cestar College’s Personal Support Worker (PSW) program is the first step towards this vital community role.
Our personal support worker certificate program is focused on client-directed care, teaching you to provide support services that lead with positive and safe behaviours.
We want every single one of our students to come out of our program feeling confident in their abilities to provide personal care.
Career Opportunities
Home Support Worker
Respite Worker
Continuing Care Assistant
Community Support Worker
Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Degree (OSSD) or equivalent -or-
Be at least 18 years of age
Pass an approved qualifying test
Pass the NACC Technical Literacy Exam
Complete a Medical Certificate Immunization Form
Complete a Canada-Wide Policies Clearance of Criminal Record, including Vulnerable Sector
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