Program Overview

Personal Support Workers (PSWs) work in Hospitals, Long-Term Care Facilities, Retirement Homes and Home Care Agencies assisting the elderly and people with disabilities with their tasks of daily living, including personal care, mobility, home management and socialization.

Program Length

The PSW program is 700 hours in length, including In-Class Theory and Skills Practice, Clinical Placement and a Final Examination. Ask us about our flexible class schedules.

Theory (In-Class)

Learn the fundamental knowledge and skills of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) through 12 exciting modules which include:

• PSW Foundations

• Safety & Mobility

• Assisting with Personal Hygiene

• Assisting with Medications

• Mental Health

• Health Conditions

Clinical Placement

Further your training by utilizing your knowledge and skills with local seniors. Just let us know your availability and we will assign you to one of our great host facilities which include long-term care facilities and retirement homes.

Upon Completion

Once completed, graduates will earn the following credentials necessary for working as a PSW:

• MHA Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate

• MHA Academic Transcript

• NACC Certificate and PIN