Program Overview

Personal Support Worker Program

Overview

Industry | Healthcare Program Length | 9 months, includes internship Learning Format | On Campus at Herzing College Toronto and Ottawa Language | English

Program Description

The Personal Support Worker program is designed to quickly and effectively prepare students for great PSW jobs. The program includes:

• 9-month certificate program
• 11 weeks of real work experience
• 2 clinical placements, one in the community and another in a long-term care facility
• Many students get hired straight out of their clinical placement
• Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify
• Multiple start dates, enrol at any time

Admission Requirements

• Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student
• Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College
• Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field
• Note: admission to some programs may include additional requirements

Program Topics

• PSW Foundations
• Safety and Mobility
• Body Systems
• Assisting With Personal Hygiene
• Abuse and Neglect
• Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration
• Care Planning/Restorative Care/Documentation/Working in the Community
• Assisting the Family, Growth and Development
• Assisting the Dying Person
• Assisting With Medications
• Cognitive/Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries
• Health Conditions
• Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care
• Clinical Placement (Community)
• Clinical Placement (Facility)

Career Outlook

Successful graduates of our Personal Support Worker training program will find employment opportunities at:

• Home care companies (providing assistance to clients in their own homes)
• Long-term care facilities and retirement homes
• Hospitals
• Group homes
• Hospices

Typical job titles in this field include:

• Personal Support Worker
• Home Support Worker
• Personal Aide
• Respite Worker
• Long Term Care Aide
• Resident Care Aide
• Healthcare Aide

Why Choose This Program?

• 9-month program gets you to work faster
• Get 2 practicums, totaling 11 weeks of real work experience in different PSW settings
• Hands-on training on safe client care techniques, using industry-standard equipment
• Learn from expert instructors with years of PSW and nursing experience
• Small class sizes where every student gets step-by-step support
• Get access to the Herzing Open Education Program (HOEP), which lets you take additional health care courses after you graduate, tuition-free!
• Our amazing career development team helps you create your resume, prepare for interviews, and apply for PSW jobs
• Friendly, welcoming campus with students of all ages and backgrounds

Related Healthcare Programs

• Community Services
• Health Care Aide
• Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Medical Office Administration
• Mental Health and Addictions Worker

Campus Locations

Visit one of our convenient campus locations in: Winnipeg, MB, Cambridge, ON, Toronto, ON, Ottawa, ON, Montreal, QC. Admissions, career development, and educational funding staff are available at each location to meet with students and answer any questions and assist with application processes.

Additional Information

• 2024 Overall Graduate Employment Rate: 84% of available Herzing College graduates were employed in a related field
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