Diploma
8 months

College Certificate - Personal Support Worker (PSWC)

Seneca Polytechnic - Yorkgate Campus · Toronto, Canada

Tuition

CA$15,022

Application fee: CA$90

Submit by January 1, 2028 · 436 days left · not confirmed by the school · starts January 1, 2028

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Length: 8 months
Starts: January 1, 2028not confirmed by the school
IELTS: 6 overall
Post-study work: Available, as published
Taught in: English
Application fee: CA$90
Cost of living (annual): CA$23,448

Overview

The Personal Support Worker (PSWC) one-year certificate program is designed to teach students how to effectively provide care and assistance to clients and families in order to live fulfilling lives in their communities and in institutions. Students in this program will develop a broad range of abilities emphasizing value, true sensitivity and respect for the individuality of each client. They will also have the opportunity to participate in cross disciplinary and/or inter-professional learning opportunities with other members of the care and service team for example, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing and Social Service Workers.

Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills: • Personal care and hygiene assistance • Household and family management • Meal preparation • Medical assistance • Palliative and restorative activities

When students graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that they can explore: • The community • Retirement homes • Long-term care homes • Hospital care settings

Entry requirements

As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.

English: PTE: 58 overall or above
IELTS: 6 overall or above
TOEFL: 80 overall or above
Duolingo: 105 overall or above
Prior study: Secondary school

Fees and living costs

Tuition: CA$15,022
Application fee: CA$90
Cost of living (annual): CA$23,448

Published as Seneca Polytechnic - Yorkgate Campus publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.

Intakes

January 1, 2028
Starts January 1, 2028 · apply by January 1, 2028
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May 1, 2028
Starts May 1, 2028 · apply by May 1, 2028
not confirmed by the school
September 1, 2028
Starts September 1, 2028 · apply by September 1, 2028
not confirmed by the school

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