What Does The PSW Program Offer?
Personal Support Workers are in high demand! After finishing the 10 month or 6 month accelerated Personal Support Worker (PSW) program, students will be able to work in a variety of settings, such as long-term care homes, hospitals and retirement homes, supportive living, and home care environments. Are you ready to enter this rewarding career? Please review our PSW Eligibility and Next Steps, then register for one of our information sessions, when they become available!! Frequently asked questions.
Program Details: 2 Options
6-month Accelerated, Hybrid Option
- 2 weeknights plus every other weekend for placement in addition to self-guided study
- Combination of synchronous, asynchronous, in-class, and placements
- Class time is 5pm-10pm 2 weeknights
- Placements are full days every other weekend; clinical placements are 6am-2pm
- Pick from:
- July – December in St. Catharines (Lifetime Learning Centre)
- January – June in St. Catharines (Lifetime Learning Centre)
10-month Day Program Option
- Monday-Friday in-class learning – no evenings or weekends!
- Class time is 9am-12:45pm
- Placements are full days on weekdays; clinical placements are 2 days a week from 6am-2pm
- Pick from:
- September – June in St. Catharines (Lifetime Learning Centre)
- September – June in Niagara Falls (Gate Alliance Church)
- February – January with no summer classes in St. Catharines (Lifetime Learning Centre)
Placements for both options:
- Placements in a variety of settings, such as long-term care, homecare, retirement living, adult day programs, schools, and more
- Clinical placements are 6am-2pm
FAQ
What is a Personal Support Worker (PSW)?
A PSW works with clients who have a broad spectrum of conditions and healthcare needs. They provide direct care and services to individuals in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, or supportive living and homecare environments.
How can I get a copy of my transcript asap?
The Records and Archives Services page has been created to assist requesters on the process to follow in accessing a variety of documents. These requests can be made by current students, students who have been out of school for LESS THAN FIVE YEARS, and for INACTIVE students that have been out of school for FIVE YEARS OR MORE.
I misplaced my certificate. How can I receive a new one?
As of September 2021, we will no longer be re-issuing PSW certificates. You can request a copy of your transcript from Transcript Services if you attended more than 5 years ago. If you have attended in the last 5 years, please call 905-646-3737. Transcripts come at a cost of $20.00.