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Personal Support Worker

Start a proud new job path in Canada. Help seniors and patients live with true comfort. This psw course is built for your complete success.

NACC Personal Support Worker DE 2022
Credential

Personal Support Worker Certificate (NACC Aligned)

Duration

700 Hours (Approximately 23 to 30 Weeks based on schedule)

Learning Options

Online

Financial Aid

Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.

About the Program

Caring for others is a very good way to earn a living. Helping people feel safe brings true joy to your day. Changing your job can feel like a big shift. You do not have to walk this path alone. Our warm school community turns your kindness into real work skills.

Our training follows the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) curriculum framework. You will learn the exact care habits that Canadian hospitals and senior homes trust. You will graduate with a certificate. This helps show employers that you are ready to give safe care.

If you are busy at home, our flexible schedule helps you manage your time. You can do your book classes online without driving every day. Then, you will practice your hands-on skills inside our safe campus labs. Our friendly teachers give you personal care during your studies.

This program gives you:

  • A good start: Learn about body systems, clean habits, and how to move patients safely.
  • Special care skills: Learn gentle ways to support clients with memory loss or mental health needs.
  • Real work hours: Complete a real placement inside a care home to build your confidence.
  • Official certificate: Practice with mock tests to get ready for your final NACC exam cleanly.

We are here to help you get ready to provide safe care and find a healthcare job you truly love.

Learning Format

Flexible hybrid schedules combining live online theory with in-person campus labs.

Learning Materials

Your fees include all digital manuals and practice materials needed for your final NACC exam prep.

Career Opportunities

This practical health training teaches you useful nursing and safety routines. These skills prepare you for good frontline jobs. Graduates can apply for roles in long-term care homes, public hospitals, or senior houses.

Our school gives you the personal care you need to make a smooth change. You can assist elderly clients in their own houses or help patients move safely in hospital rooms.

Jobs that use the skills you will learn in this program include:

  • Personal Support Worker (PSW)
  • Long-Term Care Attendant
  • Home Support Worker
  • Patient Care Aide
  • Respite Caregiver
  • Hospital Unit Helper
Industry Benchmark Salary
$20.50/hour median|$42,640/year

full-time equivalent (40 hrs/week)

To earn your certification, you will take practical classes. You do not need prior health experience to join. Our clear lessons guide you through each part at a comfortable pace. You will learn:

Core Care & Safety Foundations

  • PSW Rules and Laws: Learn the duties of a professional caregiver in Canada. Discover how to protect client rights and follow safety laws cleanly.
  • Body Systems and Conditions: Gain a simple understanding of how the body works and common illnesses.
  • Safety and Lifting: Learn how to stop germs, wash hands cleanly, and lift patients safely with modern tools.

Personal Care & Special Support

  • Daily Hygiene Support: Master how to help clients with bathing, grooming, and dressing while keeping their dignity safe.
  • Meals and Nutrition: Learn to plan balanced menus and prepare good meals safely according to health rules.
  • Memory and Mental Health: Discover how to care for clients with dementia or brain changes using gentle methods.
  • Palliative Care Support: Learn how to give comfort and kindness to patients and families during end-of-life times.

Practical Placement Experience

  • Care Facility Placement: Spend hands-on hours working with real health teams inside a local care home.
  • Community Placement: Gain real experience supporting clients inside private houses and local day programs.

We want to make starting your education simple and stress-free. To join our training program and start your new career, you just need to follow a few basic routines:

  • School Foundation: You need a high school diploma or an equivalent certificate. Adult students can also apply by taking a standard readiness review.
  • Language Skills: You should speak and write clearly in English so you can follow classes, write health notes, and talk with medical teams easily.
  • Health and Safety Checks: To enter real care homes for placement, you must show clear shots from your doctor, a clear criminal record check, and a clean vulnerable sector check.
  • A Welcoming Interview: You will have a friendly chat with our admissions team to talk about your goals, your schedule, and how we can support you.

Frequently Asked Questions

This psw course uses an official curriculum from the National Association of Career Colleges. It ensures you get 700 total hours of training. This includes 400 hours of lessons and 300 hours of real work placements to become a personal support worker.

Yes, you can complete the book parts of this training as an online course from home. However, you will come to our local campus labs for hands-on practice, and you will complete your clinical placements in person at real care homes.

Completing the NACC curriculum framework lets you write the final national exam. Passing this test awards you an official certificate, which many Canadian employers recognize.

No prior medical experience is needed to start this course. Our friendly teachers guide you through every basic module using simple words to help you build your confidence naturally.

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