The Personal Support Worker program gives you the training and credentials to provide practical support services to individuals and families in need of help. It’s a satisfying, people-focused career.
As a graduate of the Personal Support Worker program, you will provide support services to individuals and families in need of assistance. With this satisfying, people-focused career, you will be prepared to assist children, adults, and seniors with special needs or disabilities, and help them maximize their life experience. You can start the program in September or January or May.
This two-semester Personal Support Worker program may particularly appeal to those re-entering the workforce. In total, you’ll get approximately 400 hours of relevant theory and approximately 300 hours of real-life, clinical training. The focus of this program is on:
lab components throughout both semesters
hands-on, task-oriented skills and practice time
course content related to long term care and to community care to diversify your experience
innovative new lab facilities that simulate the work environment
more theory related to practice
Career Opportunities
long-term care facilities
group homes
private homes
hospitals
retirement homes
adult day centres
home care agencies
supportive housing
Requirements
Students applying to Personal Support Worker must meet the following requirements:
OSSD with majority of credits at the Workplace (E) level including Gr 12 (E)English
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