Fast-Track Your Healthcare Career in Just One Year
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) program at Northern College offers a comprehensive, hands-on education that prepares you to become a compassionate and skilled caregiver. In just one year, you'll gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to provide essential support in various healthcare settings.
Program Highlights
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Accelerated Learning: Complete your PSW diploma in one year, entering the workforce quickly.
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Comprehensive Curriculum: Learn to assist with daily living activities, personal care, household management, and more.
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Hands-On Training: Engage in laboratory and clinical placements to apply your skills in real-world environments.
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Professional Development: Develop strong communication, observation, and ethical decision-making skills.
What You’ll Learn
Through a combination of classroom instruction and practical experience, you will:
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Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and mobility support.
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Provide personal care services, such as perineal care, nutrition assistance, and grooming.
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Support individuals with cognitive and mental health challenges using appropriate strategies.
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Offer end-of-life care with sensitivity and respect.
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Manage household tasks like light housekeeping and meal preparation.
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Communicate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
Clinical Experience
The program includes:
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110–120 Hours of Clinical Placement: Work under supervision in long-term care facilities to gain practical experience.
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240-Hour Preceptorship: Perform all PSW duties under the guidance of a preceptor, demonstrating safe and competent care.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are well-prepared for roles in:
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Long-term care facilities
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Hospitals and rehabilitation centers
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Private homes and community care agencies
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Hospice and palliative care settings
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Retirement homes and assisted living communities
- Academic Requirement: The applicant must have completed Grade 12.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.0 overall, one section can be 5.5. TOEFL iBT: Minimum 79. PTE: 58 or higher for Graduate Diploma.
- Special Requirement: Minimum of 60% in English s required
We understand that things can change. If you need to cancel your enrollment, here’s how refunds and deferrals work:
❌ Visa Refusal – Withdrawal Before or After Day 10 (Semester Not Completed)
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If your visa is refused and you withdraw before or after Day 10, but you haven’t finished the semester:
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A $500 CAD fee will be taken from your refund.
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You must submit the original visa refusal letter and all required documents for the refund.
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❌ Visa Refusal – Withdrawal After Completing the Semester
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If you complete the semester and then your visa is refused:
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No refund for that semester. The full tuition fee for that term is kept.
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You still need to submit the original visa refusal letter and documents.
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✅ Withdrawal or Refund Request Before Day 10 (Not Due to Visa Refusal)
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If you withdraw before Day 10 for any reason other than a visa refusal:
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A $1,860 CAD administrative fee will be deducted from your refund.
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There are no exceptions to this fee.
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❌ Withdrawal or Refund Request After Day 10 (Not Due to Visa Refusal)
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If you withdraw after Day 10 for any reason other than a visa refusal:
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You won’t get a refund, and the full semester fee will be kept.
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✅ One-Time Deferral Policy (Due to Visa Delay)
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If your visa is delayed, you can defer to the next intake without paying the extra $100 application fee.
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This is only possible if there’s still space available in your program or a similar one.
- Application Fee: $100
- LOA Deposit: $2,500
- Annual Tuition Fee: $16,816
- Total Tuition Fee: $16,816
- Course Duration: 1 Year
- Credentials: Certificate
- Intake: September 2025
- 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: