Study location	Canada, Ontario, King City
Type	Certificate, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 2 semesters, includes 2 two field placements
Study language	English
Course code	PSWC

Tuition fee	CA$17,117 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,398), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification

High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma, including these required courses (or equivalents): Grade 12 English Note: Admission to this program is highly competitive. Applicants are ranked based on academic strength, and only the top ones will be offered a place. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements

English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 Other accepted language tests

Other requirements

To be eligible for clinical practicum placements, students must have a completed Clinical Preparedness Permit, which includes the following: Medical Requirements current immunization records as outlined in the Canadian Immunization Guide for healthcare workers bloodwork for immune status of hepatitis B/varicella/measles/mumps and rubella TB testing/CXR as required Non-Medical Requirements a current Basic Life Support Certificate renewed annually Standard First Aid is valid for four years; online courses are not acceptable record of mask fit test, renewed every two years criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening (annually) Transportation Clinical practicum placements are in various agencies in the Greater Toronto Area. Students are required to provide their own transportation. Placements may be six-, 10- or 12-hour days starting as early as 6 a.m. and may include weekends and evenings.

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Overview

This one-year certificate program will teach you how to effectively provide care and assist clients and families to live fulfilling lives in their communities and institutions.

As a student of this program, you will develop a broad range of abilities emphasizing value, true sensitivity and respect for the individuality of each client. You will also have the opportunity to participate in cross-disciplinary and/or inter-professional learning opportunities with other care and service team members, for example, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing and Social Service Workers.

Skills

Throughout this program, you will develop the following skills:

• Personal care and hygiene assistance
• Household and family management
• Meal preparation
• Medical assistance
• Palliative and restorative activities

Field Placement

As a student of this program, if you meet all the academic requirements, you will have the opportunity to participate in two field placements. Field placements are similar in length to an academic semester and typically involve full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid.

The Personal Support Worker program will provide opportunities for experiential learning through the hands-on skills lab and two field placements (facility and community).

Career opportunities

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

• The community
• Retirement homes
• Long-term care homes
• Hospital care settings