1. Algonquin College Pembroke
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College Certificate Personal Support Worker

1 Year On Campus Certificate Program

Algonquin College Pembroke

Program Overview

This one-year Ontario College Certificate program provides students with the knowledge and practical skills to work as a care provider in a wide range of healthcare environments. Students develop the ability to engage with persons and/or families of various ages and health related needs to promote healthy living. Students learn how to assist clients with their daily personal care needs, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.

Program Key Stats

$12400 (Annual cost)



87 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcripts, Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate or General Educational Development (GED) certificate, English: Grade 12 or equivalent with a grade of 70% or higher, IELTS-5.5, TOEFL-IBT: 80 (with the minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening: 20; Speaking: 20; Writing: 20), Applicant must be in good health and submit a Health Assessment Form, Complete preparatory courses (4-months in duration): Introduction to Canadian Health Studies (ICHS)

Career Options

  • Graduates may find employment as personal support workers functioning under the supervision of Registered Nurses and/or Registered Practical Nurses in retirement homes
  • long-term care facilities
  • community health agencies and acute care settings

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