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Diploma of Personal Support Worker
- Cornwall, Canada
- 0.67 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 (3 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 with programme prerequisites
- usually Grade 12 English (C
- U or E level) and Grade 11 Math
- some programmes add science. Non-Canadian transcripts are assessed by the college.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with programme prerequisites (Grade 12 English at C/U level, Grade 11 Math; trades certificates accept Grade 12 English C/U/E); non-Canadian transcripts are assessed by the college
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Check the programme page for entry requirements and apply at least four months before the start date Apply online through the SLC International Application Service with an OCAS account (international.ocas.ca) and pay the 100 CAD application fee through Flywire Upload passport
- certified and translated transcripts
- diploma or degree
- proof of English proficiency Receive the Letter of Acceptance and pay the amount on it by its deadline (tuition deposit 2
- 350 CAD
- non-refundable) Apply to IRCC for the study permit with the Letter of Acceptance and upload the approval to the portal.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,936, $18,300, $18,304 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Cornwall |
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| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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May 2027
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September 2027
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May 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
Tuition is $18,936, $18,300, $18,304 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, IELTS Academic 6.