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Diploma of Personal Support Worker

About the program

A one-year certificate preparing students to give personal care and support in long-term care and community settings.

Develop subject knowledge in Personal Support Worker and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Two semesters. Semester 1: professional communications
Human relationships
PSW practice I
Common health challenges
PSW roles and responsibilities
Human body structure and function. Semester 2: mental health and cognitive challenges
End-of-life care
PSW practice II
Clinical practice (110-120 hours) and a preceptorship (240 hours).

Secondary school transcripts with proof of graduation
Subjects taken and grades received
Grade 12 English and Math credits
Programme-specific prerequisites are listed on each programme page
English proficiency proof required unless exempt (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/international/admissions/). IB diploma courses can meet Grade 12 requirements.

Secondary school graduation with Grade 12 English and Math credits (programme-specific requirements), IB diploma courses accepted.

Review the current entry requirements and availability for Certificate in Personal Support Worker at Georgian College. Submit the online international admissions application for an eligible Georgian College intake. Upload the requested qualifications and English proficiency evidence and check additional program entry conditions. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.

Campus	Schlegel - Innis Landing (Barrie)
Faculty or school	School of Nursing
Department	Department of Personal Support Worker
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
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