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Personal Support Worker

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  • Learn advanced skills and gain exceptional knowledge.
  • Virtual classes available.

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Personal Support Worker

About the Program

Personal Support Worker (PSW) is a rewarding professional working with elderly or other dependent persons who have difficulties in performing activities of daily living. PSW are hired as permanent full-time, part-time or in flexible contract positions. PSW workers are employed in healthcare centers, hospitals, long-term care facilities, group homes, client homes, and private care facilities. The job includes preparing and serving meals, laundry, light housekeeping, personal care and hygiene, and bedside care.

The Canadian College of Healthcare and Pharmaceutics (CCHAP) is registered as a Career College under the Ontario Career College Act, 2005. We offer the Personal Support Worker Certificate Program, accredited by the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) and registered with the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU).

Read more about our PSW program in our detailed brochure.

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Hybrid Version of the program (NACC 2022 PSW DE program)

The NACC 2022 PSW Certificate program is also offered as hybrid program. For the hybrid version of the program, from the total 400 hours of theory classes usually delivered at 20 hours per week or 20 weeks, about 41 hours will be in-person (or 2 weeks). Rest of the program will be delivered as synchronous program.

The clinical and community placements that are 300 hours (10-11 weeks @30 hours per week) are in-person.

Please inform the campus administrator while enrolling if you would like to enrol for NACC 2022 PSW – DE program.

Accreditation by National Association of Career Colleges (NACC)

The NACC 2022 PSW Certificate program is accredited by the National Association of Career Colleges.

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Career Opportunities

Personal Support Worker (PSW) is a rewarding professional working with elderly or other dependent persons who have difficulties performing daily living activities. PSW are hired as permanent full-time, part-time or flexible contract positions. PSW workers are employed in healthcare centers, hospitals, long-term care facilities, group homes, client homes, and private care facilities. The job includes preparing and serving meals, laundry, light housekeeping, personal care and hygiene, and bedside care.

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Eligibility

Who can take the Course

A post-secondary student completing a grade-12 education in Canada or elsewhere can become a PSW. The PSW work will require physical fitness to assist a dependent person. Ability to speak in one of the official languages of Canada (English or French) is also a requirement for many employers.

The formal admission criteria are following:

Grade 12 (OSSD) or mature student status. Mature student status means 18 years or older and attaining a minimum passing score of 11 or higher on the Wonderlic SLE (Scholastic Level Exam).

All foreign credentials must be translated into English and compared for Grade 12 equivalency by a recognized organization (i.e. WES)


If English is not the First Language, then one of the following:

IELTS – Minimum score of 6.0 with no subject test score lower than 5.5;

or TOEFL – Overall 80 with the minimum in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20;

or CAEL: Overall 60 No section below 60

Please confirm if unsure (info@cchap.ca)

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Our Strength

Why Choose CCHAP

Specialized Institute for Healthcare Professionals

Professional and experienced instructors

Hands-on training

Convenient class schedule

Emphasis on one-to-one support

The graduates of our program receive support in job search and preparing CVs and applications

Ongoing career coaching and guidance from experts in the field

Mentorship that will help to build valuable personal and professional networks

Recommendation letters for best students

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International Students

Since January 2023, the Canadian College of Healthcare and Pharmaceutics have started accepting international students. Our Designated Learning Institute (DLI) number is – O278286722242. To apply as an international student, please click on this link to understand the steps. You can start your application here. If you are applying as an international student, the minimum student permit issued will be one year for completing this program

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Credential and Location

Course Details

Duration

In-class Theory and Practice – 400 hours

Clinical placement – Facility 200 hours

Clinical placement – Community 100 hours

Credential & Financial aid

Certificate

Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005

Campus

5481 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON M9B 1B5. Click here to view map .

Tuition fee

For fees, please email info@cchap.ca or call 416-233-7869. Funding and grants are available for eligible students. For domestic students, different funding and fees discounts are available.

What’s Covered

Course Outline

The program is divided into following 15 subjects (modules).

PSW Foundations (55 hours)

Safety and Mobility (40 hours)

Body Systems (40 hours)

Assisting with Personal Hygiene (30 hours)

Abuse and Neglect in Seniors (15 hours)

Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration (25 hours)

Care Planning / Restorative Care / Documentation / Working in the Community (30 hours)

Assisting the Family, Growth and Development (25 hours)

Assisting the Dying Person (30 hours)

Assisting with Medications (20 hours)

Cognitive and Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries (40 hours)

Health Conditions (40 hours)

Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care (10 hours)

Clinical Placement (Facility) (200 hours)

Clinical Placement (Community) (100 hours)

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