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Personal Support Worker

About the Program

The NACC Personal Support Worker Certificate at Ontario Institute of Health and Innovation is a 28-34 week program designed to help meet the growing need for personal support workers through a hybrid curriculum recognized by employers across Ontario as the leading standard in PSW education. Students learn from healthcare professionals with years of experience in the classroom and in the field.

Why Choose This Business Program?

Ready to make a real impact on people's lives while entering a field with exceptional career prospects? This program provides quality-assured learning experiences developed by industry experts, with over 90,000 students graduated since 1998. Students practice in on-campus PSW labs that emulate retirement homes, community organizations, and long-term care facilities before gaining hands-on experience through clinical placements with trusted partners.

Core Curriculum Includes:

Foundation training: 400 hours of practical labs and theory studied online for the first 18 weeks
Clinical placements: 200 hours in long-term care facilities and 100 hours in community settings
Comprehensive skills: personal care, medication assistance, cognitive health support, and end-of-life care
Professional certifications: CPR Healthcare Provider Level, Standard First Aid, WHMIS, and AODA certificates

Students complete training faster than many PSW programs, with completion possible in as little as 28 instructional weeks while building expertise recognized by employers nationwide.

Career Opportunities

Career Paths for Graduates

Graduates are well-prepared for essential roles across Ontario's expanding healthcare sector with strong demand projections. The program equips students for positions in long-term care facilities, home care services, supportive housing, group homes, hospitals, adult day programs, and educational facilities.

Employment Outlook and Incentives:

191,000 new job openings expected in Canada by 2031
50,000 personal support workers needed in Ontario alone by 2032
Up to $35,440 in incentives offered by Ontario to qualifying students and graduates
Employment offers often received even before graduation due to NACC reputation

Career Benefits

Strong career prospects with flexibility to work in environments that suit individual interests. The NACC certificate is so well-regarded that employers immediately recognize graduates have the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience to succeed in any PSW role.

Program Details

What Students Receive:

NACC curriculum bringing quality-assured learning with regular reviews and audits
Fully equipped PSW lab with medical mannequins, adjustable training beds, and mobility equipment
Expert guidance from instructors with relevant Canadian clinical environment experience
Career Services support with job searches, resumes, interviews, and employment placement

Program Highlights:

28-34 week accelerated program with hybrid online and in-person delivery
Monthly start dates with daytime and evening class options available
300 hours total practicum experience in real healthcare settings
Financial assistance available including up to $5,400 stipend during clinical placement

This program ensures students become professionals in demand across Canada while feeling a sense of satisfaction and purpose when positively impacting lives, with eligibility to receive provincial financial incentives upon completion.

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