Personal Support Worker Training Program

Bridging Program for PSW

The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care have recently implemented the requirement that the entry level for employment in the health care profession is a Personal Support Worker certificate.
The Bridging Program is for:
  • Health Care Aides currently employed in health care since 2000
  • Healthcare Support Workers with a certificate from a recognized facility
  • Personal Care Attendants who have completed up to Module 7 of the PSW Program

     

If you currently have the Health Care certificate, but are not employed in the health care field, please contact us for further information regarding this program.

For further information and to register, please call 905-440-4536 for an appointment.

Please bring the following documents to your appointment:

  1. One piece of picture identification, and
  2. Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status. You must provide one of the following: Birth Certificate | Passport | Landed Immigrant Papers | Canadian Citizenship Card | Permanent Resident Card
  3. Your Health Care certificates
Program & Admission Information:
  • All applicants must complete an assessment to determine educational needs to meet the requirements for the Personal Support Worker program.
  • Each eligible applicant must provide:
    • Proof of Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident Status to complete the registration form
    • Written proof of 500 hours of related health care experience within the last 7 years
    • Copies of previous certifications and proof of Level 3 First Aid/CPR certification.
  • Successful applicants will receive a self directed book of lessons and assignments to be completed by the program deadlines. A schedule for the Unit Tests and Performance Demonstrations will be provided at the Information Session. Tests and Performance Demonstrations will take place at Durham Continuing Education, 120 Centre St. S., Oshawa, in the classroom lab - room 119.
  • Interviews with the teacher for the Bridging course are available by appointment for consultation and guidance regarding lessons, tests and performance demonstrations.

Fees: $355.00