Diploma of Personal Support Worker
- London, Canada
- 0.67, 1 years
- 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 (666667 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
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 (or mature applicant)
- With programme-specific Grade 11 or 12 courses
- Most often Grade 12 English (C or U) and sometimes maths. Equivalencies by country are on each programme page. English: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on the 2026 scale)
- PTE Academic 53 or Duolingo 105
- Some programmes differ.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 79 (2026 scale: 4.5
- PTE Academic no band below 4)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements
- English scores and the open intake. Apply online through Fanshawe's Virtual Admission System and pay the CAD 100 application fee through Flywire. Upload high school transcripts and any college or university transcripts. The International Centre issues the Letter of Admission. Pay the tuition deposit (CAD 2
- 300
- One semester or one year
- By citizenship). Request the Provincial Attestation Letter in VAS
- Then apply for the study permit with the Letter of Admission and proof of funds. Submit the International Student Form and join arrival orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,938, $17,659, $17,545, $8,710, $18,724 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London Campus (weekend delivery) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Nursing |
| Department | Department of Personal Support Worker (Weekend) |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 20,30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 666667 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
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15 Jun 2027
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January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
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May 2028
Apply by
15 Feb 2028
458 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67, 1 years.
The next deadline is 15 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $17,938, $17,659, $17,545, $8,710, $18,724 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $24,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 79 (2026 scale: 4.5, PTE Academic no band below 4), Cambridge PTE Academic 53, Duolingo Cambridge 169.