Personal Support Worker
Certificate · 2 Semesters
Northern College’s one-year Personal Support Worker program prepares students to provide essential care in community health settings across three campuses. Students develop personal care skills, medical terminology, communication, and a professional code of ethics through classroom instruction, state-of-the-art practice labs, and clinical placement. The program covers activities of daily living, common health challenges, mental health, and end-of-life care. PSWs work as supervised, unregulated healthcare providers following established care plans. Most courses require in-person attendance. Graduates complete a placement in a long-term care facility or home care agency, earning an Ontario College Certificate.
| Credential | Certificate |
| Length | 2 Semesters |
| Campuses | Haileybury, Kirkland Lake, Timmins |
| Delivery | In-person |
| OCAS code | H136 / H138 / H139 |
Courses
- CM1323 — Professional Communications
- GN1443 — Indigenous Culture & Awareness
- PN1033 — Human Relationships
- PW1024 — PSW Practice I
- PW1113 — Common Health Challenges
- PW1123 — PSW Roles and Responsibilities
- PW1133 — Human Body: Structure and Function
- PS1032 — Mental Health and Cognitive Challenges
- PW1093 — End of Life Care and Support
Documents
- Program Requirements — PDF · 274 KB
- Program Requirements — PDF · 1656 KB
Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/personal-support-worker/