Ontario College Certificate in Personal Support Worker (Weekend)

Prepare for a fulfilling career as a Personal Support Worker in this one-year certificate. It takes time and dedication to learn the highly specialized set of technical and interpersonal skills to provide compassionate care. We understand you’re busy. Fast-track your career while balancing other commitments with this weekend study option. In only 45 weeks of in-class and weekend sessions, you’ll have the skills needed to begin your career. Personal Support Worker (Weekend) is a three-level Ontario College Certificate program. Graduate with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide personal care and home management to clients. You’ll be able to work in both community and institutional settings. You’ll begin the program by creating a strong understanding of the fundamentals of personal support. You’ll learn about health and wellness and how the human body functions. You’ll also examine mental health issues and life transition theories. In addition to classroom instruction, you'll complete placements in long-term care facilities and a community placement. Here, you'll gain valuable experience providing care to clients. This experience allows you to enter the workforce with a highly developed set of skills. This program also leverages simulation learning. Learn more about our simulation labs.

OSSD (with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream), or equivalent, or mature applicant.Students who do not have a high school diploma may wish to consider taking the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) grade 12 Equivalency Certificate.