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Personal Support Worker

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About the Program

CDI College's Personal Support Worker certificate prepares you to assist patients with daily personal care needs in just 25 weeks. You'll graduate with focused, relevant training and two practicum placements that get you real experience before you start your career.

What You'll Learn

Personal care, hygiene, and daily living assistance for patients in various settings
Mental health intervention, palliative care, and household management
Food safety and illness management for at-home and facility care
Real-world experience through two practicum placements totalling 310 hours

Career Opportunities

Roles: You'll graduate ready for roles in long-term care facilities, home healthcare agencies, hospices, group homes, and adult day centres.

Why it matters: Ontario's growing demand for personal support workers means steady job prospects, and you'll be the first point of contact many patients rely on daily.

This program is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

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