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Join a rapidly growing industry with high employment opportunities as an essential healthcare worker in just 31 weeks. Plus, fortify your training with 12 weeks of real-world, hands-on internship.
Unlock a fulfilling career in the growing Canadian healthcare sector with the NACC Personal Support Worker 2022 certificate program. As the industry experiences unprecedented government investment, you’ll find exciting opportunities and can take advantage of:
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- Up to $5,400 stipend while you complete your placement
- Up to $10,000 incentive for committing to work in a long-term care home or with a home and community care service provider for 12 months
- An additional $10,000 for placements in rural, remote, or northern locations
You can also choose the learning path that suits you and your lifestyle best:
- Hybrid Learning: Experience the best of both worlds with a blend of online and in-person classes.
- On-Campus Learning: Immerse yourself fully in a hands-on experience with direct guidance from our expert instructors.
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey in the healthcare industry? If you’re passionate about supporting others in their emotional and physical well-being, the NACC Personal Support Worker 2022 certificate program at triOS College is your gateway to a successful future.
As a Personal Support Worker (PSW), you’ll provide essential assistance in daily living activities, including mobility support, personal care and hygiene, and managing ongoing medical conditions, whether in a home, hospital, or long-term care facility.
This comprehensive program equips you with vital administrative and clinical skills, enabling you to apply theories related to cognitive and mental health issues, brain injuries, and medication management. After completing your in-class courses, you’ll dive into a transformative 12-week clinical placement, gaining hands-on experience in the field and preparing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. During the course of the program, students can access campus support at several locations, including Toronto, London, Mississauga, Brampton, Kitchener, Hamilton, Ottawa, and Windsor, ensuring they receive the assistance they need.
Students enrolled in this program will receive:
- Clinical work placement in a community and long-term care facility
- National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) curriculum that maps to the Ontario provincial-approved training standard
- Classrooms that simulate real-world healthcare setting, including hospital beds, wheelchairs and other required equipment
- Software subscriptions for Microsoft Office and Windows included in the tuition fee
- CPR (HCP–Healthcare Provider Level / BLS-Basic Life Support)/First Aid
- Gentle Persuasive Approach Certificate
- Intramuscular/ Subcutaneous Insulin Administration
Duration: 31 Weeks
Included Courses
- Career Management
- Gentle Persuasive Approach
- Abuse and Neglect
- Body Systems Care Planning, Restorative Care, Documentation, Working in the Community
- Cognitive and Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries
- CPR & First Aid
- Assisting the Dying Person
- Assisting the Family, Growth and Development
- PSW Foundations
- Health Conditions
- Assisting with Personal Hygiene
- Clinical Placement (Facility)
- Clinical Placement (Community)
- Assisting with Medications
- Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration
- NACC PSW Exam
- Safety and Mobility
- Student Success Strategies
Career Opportunities
As a PSW, there is flexibility when it comes to choosing your path in the industry. Although a majority of these professionals work for private and not-for-profit home care agencies, others are employed by nursing homes and hospitals. There is also the option to be your own boss and work self-employed.
Industry Salary Information
Average Wage ($/hr) - $22.00
High Wage ($/hr) - $28.00
Program Requirements
1. Student has an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent OR is 18 years of age or older on or before the program begins AND can pass a qualifying test that has been approved by the Superintendent.*
2. The approved qualifying test for this program is the Wonderlic test. A passing score for this program is 11.
3. Student must provide a Clear Medical Certificate within 45 days of the commencement of study.
4. Student must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check within 45 days of the commencement of study.
5. If English is not a student’s first language, they must provide proof of English competency.
English Language Proficiency Requirements are ONE of the following:
- IELTS – Int’l English Language Testing Services – Minimum score of 5.5 with no subject test score lower than 5.5
- TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet based test (IBT) – Overall 80 with the minimum in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20
- CAEL: Overall 60 No section below 60
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General with a score of 7 (no section score below)
- Canadian Language Benchmark Tests with a score of 7 in each strand (not an average of 7)
- Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 95
- Pearson PTE Academic with a minimum score of 46
- NACC Written Entrance Exam (passing score of 60)
- Evidence of successful completion of 2 consecutive years of full-time equivalent post-secondary study in English at a Canadian institution
- Evidence of successful completion of 2 consecutive years of full-time equivalent post-secondary study in English at an institution outside of Canada
* Applicants from other Canadian provinces must be at least 19 years of age and a minimum of 1 year out of high school by the program start date and successfully pass an academic achievement test.
Please contact us for more detail regarding admissions requirements for international students.
Personality Assessment
Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
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Employment Ontario and Better Jobs Ontario
The Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development administers programs such as Better Jobs Ontario to assist individuals who are unemployed or who have qualified for Employment Insurance. Students may qualify for post-secondary education financing through Better Jobs Ontario or other programs managed through Employment Ontario, and our staff can help guide you to the nearest agency.
Windmill Microlending
This partnership with a registered charity enables skilled immigrants and refugees to apply for a microloan of up to $15,000 to obtain the Canadian licensing or training required to continue their careers in Canada. Empowering newcomers to achieve economic prosperity, microloans can help internationally-trained immigrants afford the education or training they need to have a better chance at career success. For more information fill out the Form Now !
Monthly Payment Plan
A monthly payment plan can be arranged to suit your needs. Tuition and material costs are divided into monthly payments throughout your program. The first payment is due on the first day of classes, and the final payment is due approximately one month prior to the completion of your studies. Payments are interest-free while you are an active student. All students are automatically eligible for monthly payment plans with no credit check or co-signer required.
Registered Plans
EduPay — Extended Monthly Payment Plan
For students who qualify, monthly payment plans may be extended beyond the end of your student period. Newcomers to Canada can be approved with no Canadian credit history. A credit check is required and some conditions apply.
Student Line of Credit
Most major banks and credit unions offer student lines of credit to finance post-secondary education. For more information please contact your financial institution.
Lifelong Learning Plan
The Canada Revenue Agency Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) allows you to withdraw amounts from your RRSPs to finance your education for you or your spouse (or common-law partner). You may withdraw up to $10,000 per year, and up to a total maximum of $20,000.
Registered Educations Savings Plans
Students who have been named a beneficiary under a family member’s Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) may use funds from the RESP to finance their education at triOS. For more information, please contact the financial institution holding the RESP.
Employer And Union-Sponsored Education Programs
Some employers and unions provide education assistance and tuition reimbursement programs for employees and children of employees. Check with your employer, or your parent’s employer(s), to see if they offer any education assistance or tuition reimbursement programs that you may qualify for.
Out Of Province Students
Financial assistance may be available for out of province students who qualify. For more information fill out the Form Now !
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
A government-approved loan that will help you pay your tuition fees. Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. For more information fill out the Form Now !
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why choose triOS?
With our continuous intake model you don’t need to wait until September to start training toward a career you love. Our classes are four hours per day, five days a week. With that kind of dependable schedule, many of our students choose to work part-time while they study. Our students’ goals and commitments are at the centre of everything we do. At triOS, we want to make sure that you’re comfortable with your schedule, your learning environment, and the outcome that is promised to you after you graduate. And that’s exactly why we’ve created a learning experience that puts your priorities and needs first. Take advantage of half-day classes, modular learning, job placement assistance and more when you enroll in your chosen program!
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How to apply?
triOS has dedicated Education Specialists to help you through your application process. Learn how you can apply to your preferred program, how you can book a campus tour, and what financial aid services are available for you! Apply today and start an educational journey that is tailored to your needs. Fill Out the Form on this page and get started!
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How long does it take to complete a program?
Our programs are tailor made to make the most efficient use of your time. We design programs to ensure that you are the most job ready as possible without sacrificing important learning methods required to get you ready. Some programs can be completed in as little as 19 weeks. However most of them are between 12 to 14 months.
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What career services do you offer to students?
At triOS, your success is our success. That means that we want to get you the job just as badly as you want to land it! One of our Employment Specialists will work with you to ensure that you have all the required professional skills you need to land the opportunities that are right for you. We provide the training and experience that is necessary for you to create the career that you have always wanted. When you graduate from triOS, you will be ready to pursue your dreams!
Campus Locations
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TORONTO
425 Bloor Street East, Suite 200,
Toronto, ON, M4W 3R4
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WINDSOR
7610 Tecumseh Road,
East Windsor, ON, N8T 1E9
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OTTAWA
161 Greenbank Rd., Suite 201,
Nepean, ON, K2H 5V6
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LONDON
520 First Street, Unit 1,
London, ON, N5V 3C6
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KITCHENER
235 King Street,
East Kitchener ON, N2G 4N5
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BRAMPTON
252 Queen Street,
East Brampto, ON, L6V 1C1
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HAMILTON
4 Hughson Street South, Suite 500,
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3Z1
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MISSISSAUGA
100 City Centre Drive, Unit 1-1001
Mississauga, ON, L5B 2C9
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ST. CATHARINES
413 Linwell Road
St. Catharines, ON, L2M 7Y2
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