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Personal Support Worker (PSWC)

Starts in January, May, September

Campus
Duration
2 Semesters (1 Year)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Certificate
School
Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.

International students: review Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.

About the Program

This one-year certificate program is designed to teach you how to effectively provide care and assistance to clients and families in order to live fulfilling lives in their communities and in institutions. As a student of this program, you will develop a broad range of abilities emphasizing value, true sensitivity and respect for the individuality of each client. You will also have the opportunity to participate in cross disciplinary and/or inter-professional learning opportunities with other members of the care and service team for example, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing and Social Service Workers.

Part-time option is available >

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Personal care and hygiene assistance

  • Household and family management

  • Meal preparation 

  • Medical assistance

  • Palliative and restorative activities

Work Experience

Field Placement

As a student of this program, if you meet all the academic requirements, you will have the opportunity to participate in two field placements. Field placements are similar in length to an academic semester and typically involve full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid.

The Personal Support Worker program will provide opportunities for experiential learning through the hands-on skills lab and 2 field placements (facility and community).

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • The community

  • Retirement homes

  • Long-term care homes 

  • Hospital care settings

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