Personal Support Worker

Start a Rewarding Career in Health Care as a Personal Support Worker

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) program is a two-semester Ontario College Certificate designed to prepare you for a meaningful career providing compassionate, person-centered care. Learn to support clients in a variety of settings, including long-term care facilities, private homes, retirement communities, and acute care environments.

Hands-On Training in Supportive and Safe Care

This PSW program combines classroom learning with hands-on lab training to equip you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to deliver essential personal care and home management services. You will learn to assist with:

You’ll also develop a deep understanding of health conditions, aging-related changes, and responsive behaviours, ensuring you’re fully prepared to support diverse client needs.

Learn in Real Healthcare Environments

Clinical Placements

Gain valuable real-world experience through two clinical placements in:

These placements allow you to apply your skills, build confidence, and understand the day-to-day responsibilities of a PSW in healthcare teams. You’ll also gain experience in care documentation, communication, and safety practices.

Work as Part of an Interprofessional Health Care Team

As a PSW, you will be a vital part of an interprofessional health care team, working alongside nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, and other health professionals to provide holistic care that supports clients and their families across all stages of life.

Career Opportunities for PSW Graduates

Graduates of the Personal Support Worker program are in high demand and can find employment in a variety of settings, including:

With an aging population and a growing need for support services, PSWs play a critical role in Ontario's health care system.

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: The applicant completed grade 12 with English as one of their subjects.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.0 in each section PTE: 58 in each section TOEFL (iBT): 79 Duolingo: 110 (Duolingo will send your test results directly to Georgian College.)
Refund Policy

If you decide to cancel your enrollment, here’s a clear explanation of how tuition fee refunds and deferrals are handled at Georgian College.

LOA Deposit: $2,500 CAD

  • The $2,500 CAD deposit is refundable only if your visa is refused.

❌ Refunds for Visa Refusal

  • If you request a refund within 14 days of your visa refusal:

    • You will get a full refund.

  • If you request a refund after 14 days of the visa refusal:

    • $2,500 CAD will be taken from your refund.

  • It’s the agent’s responsibility to inform the college about the visa refusal within 14 days.

✅ Withdrawal Refunds

  • If you withdraw within the first 10 working days of the term, you will get a partial refund.

  • If you withdraw after 10 working days, no refund will be given.

  • Fees paid for future terms will be fully refunded.

  • If your study permit is refused, you can get a full refund if you submit the refusal letter within the first 10 working days.

⏳ Deferral Policy

  • You are allowed one deferral with a valid reason.

  • For any additional deferrals, you will need to pay a $100 CAD application fee.

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $100
  • LOA Deposit: $2,500
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $17,100
  • Total Tuition Fee: $17,100
  • Course Duration: 1 Year
  • Credentials: Certificate
  • Intake: September 2025
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Checklist

  • Copy of passport

  • All academic transcripts

  • All academic certificates

  • IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable

  • Student Email ID:

  • Student Contact No:

  • Student Address:

  • Emergency Contact details:
    • Name:
    • Email ID :
    • Contact no. :
    • Relation with student:

IF ONSHORE STUDENT

  • Stamped copy of visa

  • LOI

  • Study permit

  • Canadian Address:

  • Canadian Contact No:

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