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Diploma of Personal Support Worker
- Belleville, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A one-year certificate preparing students to give personal care and support in long-term care and community settings.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Personal Support Worker and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Personal support worker in long-term care
- Community agencies and institutional agencies
Curriculum
- 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).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C level) and any programme-specific courses
- Or mature applicant status
- International credentials may need a credential assessment
- English proficiency proof if English is not the first language.
- No minimum grade published
- Loyalist states OSSD or equivalent with required courses per programme
- No percentage.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma (OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent, With Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent, Some programmes also need Grade 11/12 Math, Biology or other courses) or mature applicant, International credentials may need a Credential Assessment Report (ICAS or WES), Transcripts with word-for-word translations.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- TOEFL PBT 550
- Duolingo 105
- Cambridge C1 Advanced
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,695 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Belleville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty or school requires confirmation |
| Department | Ontario College Certificate in Personal Support Worker |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
May 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $16,695 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $13,960 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, TOEFL PBT 550, Duolingo 105, Cambridge C1 Advanced.