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Start your journey towards a new career today by requesting program details.
Start your journey towards a new career today by requesting program details.
Begin a successful career path in healthcare and learn how to provide meaningful support and care to individuals in need. Whether you’re fresh out of high school or looking to make a career move, our Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate program gets you into the workforce quickly while providing you with the knowledge, practical skills, and experience employers are looking for.
We are proud of the quality of our Personal Support Worker Certificate program and are confident that you will receive an offer of employment (full-time or part-time) in the healthcare field upon graduation. In fact, we are so confident in our quality assurance that we commit to refunding your tuition fees in full if you graduate from the OICC | Oxford International Career Colleges PSW program, but do not receive any offer of employment (full-time or part-time)! Terms and conditions apply.
Get started on your Personal Support Worker career path and learn how to make a positive, lasting impact on individual's lives. Our 37-week Personal Support Worker Certificate program will equip you with the valuable knowledge, hands-on skills, and experience you need to succeed in this in-demand field.
Once you graduate from our Personal Support Worker (PSW) program, you will earn the required credentials that qualify you to work as a PSW or in a related position in Ontario. As this is a NACC-licensed Personal Support Worker (PSW) program, students also have the opportunity to earn a NACC digital credential, providing they successfully complete the NACC Final Exam with a minimum passing grade of 65%.
Duration
37 weeks
Location
OICC Toronto Campus
Equivalency
Certificate III
Teaching Method
In-person
Our Personal Support Worker (PSW) program is licensed by NACC (National Association of Career Colleges), which means its content, standards, and guidelines are relevant, up-to-date, and in line with industry requirements. The NACC program was developed and is maintained by a committee of academic and industry experts.
As part of the PSW program, students are also required to participate in 300 hours of clinical placements in a full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (20 hours per week) capacity.
These program placements are a fantastic way to not only build real-world skills but also improve your confidence and help you learn how to engage with clients in an appropriate manner. At OICC, we have a 100% practicum placement rate, meaning we guarantee our students will get the valuable opportunity to experience working as a PSW. We ensure placements are guaranteed by developing close relationships with various community and clinical facilities.
Personal Support Workers assist with the tasks of daily living through activities such as personal hygiene, mobility, preparing meals, taking medication, home management, recreational activities, etc. The range of services provided by a Personal Support Worker is determined by the individual needs of each client.
The Government of Canada Labour Market Information reports that the employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) in Ontario for the 2024 – 2026 period. The growing and aging population in Ontario will increase demand for workers and there are continued investments to increase care and capacity at long-term care homes in addition to various initiatives supporting home and community-based care. In fact, up to 24,000 new Personal Support Workers will be needed by 2026.
Our Personal Support Worker Certificate program is designed to meet the demand for qualified and high-performing PSWs in Ontario by equipping our graduates with the right knowledge and skillsets required to succeed in this rewarding field. We’re here to help you get started on your new career path. Once you graduate from our Personal Support Worker Certificate program, popular career path options include:
When you are enrolled in our PSW Certificate program, you also join Career Academy Canada - a free career-readiness program that's designed to help you identify and map out your career goals, as well as build the skills you need to not only succeed during interviews, but land your dream job. From resume and cover letter writing to networking and interview practice, you'll get access to a variety of in-person and virtual workshops and tools that will help you build your career confidence and successfully enter into the healthcare field.
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate program equips students with the necessary knowledge, hands-on skills, and soft skills required to provide respectful and appropriate care to individuals in a variety of facilities – from long-term care and retirement homes to supportive housing, adult day programs, and more. Beyond the program courses, students participate in interactive lab sessions and clinical placements under the guidance of experts in the field:
Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
When you apply for Nova Scotia Student Assistance for Full-Time Studies, you are applying for both Loans and Grants, from both the Government of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada.
Loans and Grants from the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program
The federal government provides Student Assistance in the form of loans and grants to help part-time students from Nova Scotia access post-secondary education. This program has recently been enhanced to make studying while working more accessible than ever.
Our Financial Aid Expert will provide you with best options to make education investment in yourself, both realistic and affordable. Let us help you find option that suits you best
We are proud of the quality of our Continuing Care Assistant and Early Childhood Education programs and are confident that you will receive an offer of employment (full-time or part-time) in the healthcare of childcare fields upon graduation. In fact, we are so confident in our quality assurance that we commit to refunding your tuition fees in full if you graduate from the OICC | Oxford International Career Colleges CCA or ECE program, but do not receive any offer of employment (full-time or part-time)! Terms and conditions apply.
OICC | Oxford International Career Colleges aims to create equal educational opportunities for all students. Through our payment plan program, students can get tarted on their career journey more easily with affordable payment plan options.
At Oxford International, we carry a rich history that stretches back over 30 years. Our prime goal? To propel the global education sector with unrivaled momentum.
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The first step in your journey is to fill out our online application form. This is just like introducing yourself, telling us who you are and what you’re interested in studying. You’ll need to provide some basic personal information, like your name and contact details. Please follow the link below to begin your registration.
Yes, we offer Grants, Loans and Private Student Loans. You can Contact us and one of our financial aid counselors will walk you through your various options.
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