Personal Support Worker (PSW) Program | Mississauga West

Become Job-Ready in Just 28 Weeks!

Become a certified PSW in 28 weeks with NACC-recognized training and hands-on experience.

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Why Choose Our Personal Support Worker Program?

The NACC Personal Support Worker (PSW) diploma is a 28-week, full-time program designed to equip you with the practical skills and compassionate care techniques needed to excel across home care, long-term care facilities, and hospital settings. You’ll master personal hygiene assistance, mobility support, nutrition management, care planning, and cognitive-health interventions, plus obtain Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification—preparing you to enhance clients’ quality of life from day one Academy of Learning Career College. 

  • Comprehensive, Accredited Training
    Our NACC-accredited curriculum covers every essential PSW competency—from body systems and safety protocols to household management—so your credentials meet the highest industry standards.

  • Hands-On, Real-World Experience
    Practice your new skills in simulated client-care labs that mirror long-term care homes, hospitals, and home-care environments, ensuring you graduate both confident and competent.

  • Certification Included
    Training in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C is built into the program, giving you critical lifesaving skills at no extra cost.

  • Flexible, Supportive Learning
    Our small-cohort classes at Mississauga West and Kingston campuses offer personalized instructor feedback, plus access to career services for résumé writing, interview prep, and employer networking.

 

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Skills Gained

By program completion, you will be able to:

  • Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing

  • Support safe client mobility and transfer techniques

  • Plan and implement individualized care plans

  • Manage nutrition, hydration, and feeding assistance

  • Apply cognitive-health strategies and medication-support protocols

  • Provide compassionate family support and communication

  • Perform Standard First Aid and CPR Level C to industry standards

Admission & Financial Information

  1. Meet the Criteria

    • Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent) or Mature Student Status

    • Minimum age 19

    • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)

    • Clear police-record check & immunization records

    • Successful NACC Technical Literacy Exam & admissions interview

  2. Apply

    • Complete the Request Info form on this page

    • Upload transcripts and required documentation

    • Attend a brief admissions interview

  3. Enroll

    • Receive your offer letter

    • Sign your enrolment contract and secure your spot

    • Meet with Financial Aid (if applying for OSAP or payment plans)

Our Financial Aid team is available at 905-306-0666 to guide you through OSAP and alternative funding options.

Career Outlook

Graduates find rewarding opportunities across a variety of care settings—including long-term care facilities, home-care services, retirement and supportive housing, group homes and adult-day programs, as well as hospital patient-support teams. In Ontario, Personal Support Workers earn between $17.20 and $27.10 per hour (median $20.34/hr, source: Job Bank), which equates to an average annual income of around $41,075 Job Bank. Steady demand and strong job security mean you’ll step into the workforce confidently—and as you gain experience, clear pathways open to supervisory roles such as Lead PSW, Care Coordinator, or Program Supervisor.

 
 
 

93%

Graduate Satisfaction

$41k

Median Annual Salary

*According to www.jobbank.gc.ca, an NACC Personal Support Worker can earn a median salary of $20/hr.

$20/h*

Median Hourly Rate

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions asked by students, prospects, and alumni.

How long is the PSW program?

The program spans 28 weeks of in-class instruction and clinical labs.

No—our curriculum starts with foundational theory and quickly moves into practical skills.

You’ll graduate with the NACC-accredited PSW diploma plus Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

Is this program OSAP-eligible?

Yes—our Financial Aid team will help you navigate OSAP and alternative funding options.

You’ll qualify for PSW roles across healthcare settings, with opportunities to advance into care coordination and supervisory positions.

Fill out the Request Info form, upload your transcripts, complete an admissions interview, then finalize enrollment with your offer letter and deposit.

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