Faculty Healthcare
Duration 39 weeks
Total program hours 880 hours
Theory 580 hours over 29 weeks
Placement 300 hours over 10 weeks
The Personal Support Worker Enhanced program prepares students to provide compassionate, safe care to clients of all ages in a variety of healthcare settings. Complete 880 hours over 39 weeks, including 580 hours of theory and 300 hours of practicum placement.
Study anatomy and physiology, body systems and disorders, mental health, gerontology and palliative care. Build practical skills in basic care, infection prevention, body mechanics, nutrition, medication administration, First Aid and CPR. Communication and employment preparation help you prepare for the workforce.
Personal Support Workers help people who are elderly, ill or living with disabilities with daily activities such as personal hygiene, mobility, meal preparation and medication reminders. They offer companionship and emotional support while promoting dignity and independence in settings such as long-term care facilities, hospitals and private homes.
Theory schedule
Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
20 hours per week for 29 weeks (580 hours)
Practicum placement
30 hours per week for 10 weeks (300 hours)
Total duration
39 weeks and 880 hours
$22/hour
Average pay stated in the program brochure, citing Job Bank Canada (2024). Wages vary by job title and duties.
Build practical workplace communication, résumé and online job-search skills.
Use social media and networking to support career development and employment opportunities.
Develop the concepts, skills and procedures needed in support work.
Learn injury prevention, safe movement and support for rehabilitation activities.
Study infection prevention, safety, client comfort, vital signs, medical terminology and documentation.
Learn to support clients with nutritional needs and body elimination.
Study body systems, common diseases and disorders, and mental health issues.
Learn to provide and promote safe care across age groups.
Explore the structures and functions of the human body, homeostasis and changes associated with disease.
Study the principles and techniques of safe medication administration.
Develop compassionate, culturally safe skills to support people with life-limiting illness and their families.
Study the aging process and considerations in caring for older adults.
Prepare résumés and cover letters, practise job-search skills, and study First Aid and CPR.
Apply your learning in a supervised work setting and complete all required placement hours.
Contact Admissions to confirm the entry requirements for the Personal Support Worker Enhanced program.
Tuition fee $9,432
Compulsory book fee $369
Total tuition and compulsory books $9,801
Other fees are optional.
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