Faculty: Healthcare
Duration: 24 Weeks | 700 Hours
Learning Format: 400 hours of classroom and lab instruction + 300 hours of clinical placements
Schedule: Continuous intake · AM Monday–Friday
Credential: PSW Diploma and NACC Certificate
Program Code: APSW (DE 2022)
Campus: Toronto
Our 24-week NACC Personal Support Worker DE 2022 (APSW) program provides comprehensive, fast-tracked training for Ontario’s healthcare sector. Develop practical skills in personal care, client mobility, cognitive and mental health support, medication assistance, and Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®).
Through 400 hours of classroom and lab instruction and 300 hours of supervised clinical and community placements, students gain real-world experience to prepare for employment.
Personal Support Workers provide physical care, comfort, and emotional support to people who are elderly, chronically ill, or living with physical or cognitive disabilities. Responsibilities include personal hygiene, transfers and mobility, meal preparation and feeding, medication assistance, observing changes, and documenting client care.
This program is ideal for:
• Compassionate individuals entering healthcare.
• Career changers seeking stable employment.
• Newcomers seeking Canadian healthcare credentials.
• Family caregivers formalizing their expertise.
Temporary work permit holders: The program brochure describes a self-pay pathway for eligible in-country work permit holders. Contact Admissions to confirm eligibility, permit requirements, and the applicable policy before enrolling.
Learning Format
400 hours of classroom and lab instruction, plus 300 hours of hands-on clinical placements.
Program Duration
24 weeks, with an intensive AM Monday–Friday timetable and continuous intake.
Clinical Experience
200 hours in a long-term care facility (100 hours instructor-supervised and 100 hours preceptor-led), plus 100 hours in community homecare supervised by a host preceptor.
Graduation Requirements
Minimum course grade of 70% and 65% on the NACC final examination.
Career Support
Resume assistance and healthcare employer networking through Computek’s career services team.
Start Dates
Contact Admissions for the next available continuous-intake cohort.
Entry-level (low): C$20.00/hour
Median: C$23.50/hour
Experienced (high): C$27.00/hour
Wage figures supplied in the program brochure, citing Job Bank Canada (2024–2026, Toronto Region). Earnings vary by role, employer and experience.
NOC 44101: Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (TEER 4).
NOC 33102: Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (TEER 3).
PSW role, client-centred care, legal parameters, communication, stress management and professional boundaries.
Infection control, body mechanics, safe lifts and transfers, positioning, equipment use and fall prevention.
Human anatomy, major body systems, age-related changes and common physiological disorders.
Bathing, grooming, oral and skin care, dressing and bed-making while preserving dignity and independence.
Recognizing physical, emotional and financial abuse, mandatory reporting responsibilities and prevention.
Meal planning, dietary needs, safe food handling, household routines and feeding assistance.
Family dynamics, lifespan development, cultural sensitivity, family stress and caregiver respite.
Palliative care, end-of-life comfort, hospice care, grief and Indigenous palliative care competencies.
Medication assistance versus administration, drug classifications, safe procedures and side-effect documentation.
Mental health conditions, Alzheimer’s and dementia support, brain injury care, mood changes and suicide risk protocols.
Chronic illnesses, disability support, restorative care, rehabilitation techniques and adaptive equipment.
Evidence-based techniques for responding respectfully and safely to responsive behaviours associated with dementia.
Interpreting care plans, electronic documentation, restorative care delivery and community healthcare protocols.
200 hours of supervised long-term care experience: 100 hours instructor-supervised and 100 hours preceptor-led.
100 hours of practical community homecare experience supervised by a host preceptor.
Education or mature student entry
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (18+ with a passing score on the qualifying test).
• NACC literacy exam with a score of 60% or greater.
Health and screening
Immunization clearance, including a TB test and up-to-date vaccines; a Medical Clearance Form; and a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check (VSC).
English proficiency
Proof of English language proficiency, where applicable.
Before clinical placement
Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification.
Mandatory fees (CAD)
Tuition: $8,432
Books: $369
NACC exam — first attempt: $115
Uniform, ID and passbook: $115
Total program fees: $9,031 CAD
Flexible payment options
Windmill Microlending is an option for eligible applicants.
Other options may include flexible payment plans, student loans and bank student lines of credit. Contact Admissions to discuss the options available for your circumstances.
Financing is subject to eligibility, approval and applicable terms. Confirm your payment schedule with Admissions before signing your enrolment contract.
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