Personal Support Worker

Program Type:
Diploma

Completion:
Less than 1 year

Skills:
Abuse, Assisting A Person With Medications & Exams, Assisting A Person With Mobility, Assisting A Person With Personal hygiene & Exam, Assisting A Person To Manage Ongoing Conditions, Assisting The Family & Exam, Assisting A Person Who Is Dying, Basic Rescuer CPR, Clinical Placement, Clinical Skills, Cognitive Impairment And Mental Health Issues, Household Management,Safety, First Aid, Interpersonal Skills, Infant Care, Safety & Mobility

Program Information

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status
Passing score on the literacy test
Fluency in English (oral and written)
Fitness to complete the practical components of the program
Up-to-date immunization (Seasonal Flu and Hepatitis A and B immunizations are recommended) and free of communicable diseases
Clear Police Check of Criminal Record or a full pardon
Police checks must include “Vulnerable Position Screening”

Program Highlights

This program is designed to standardize training and provide a solid educational base for workers who provide long-term care and support services to individuals in both institutional and community settings.

Careers Opportunities

The training in the Personal Support Worker program provides the opportunity for students to develop basic nursing and social service training skills necessary for employment in one of the following settings:

Homes and apartments in the community
Long-term facilities
Congregate housing settings
Day programs

What Our Graduates Say

I have always had a passion for healthcare but never followed that path. The Health Unit Coordinator program at Academy of Learning College was excellent. It was easy to follow and very informative. I was so fortunate to find out about the program. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to study. I now work at York Central Hospital.

M. R. Waweru

It has been a life changing experience. When I started I was unsure and afraid whether I could graduate. I came everyday and worked hard with the help and motivation of the staff I made it. When I started I was unsure and afraid of change and my ability whether I could actually learn and graduate. I came in everyday and worked hard and with the help and motivation of the instructors I made it. I would highly recommend Academy of Learning College to anyone who is thinking of a new career. I now work as a Medical Office Assistant at a Physiotherapy Clinic.

N. Miller

I want to thank Academy of Learning College for everything. I was very happy overall with the instructors, the staff members and the administrative staff. Everything about Academy of Learning College was amazing. They were always there for the students and I was able to get into a great career as a Personal Support Worker. I now work at Hawthorn Nursing Home. Thank god for AOLCC!

Florence W.

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) program is offered at our sister campus, Academy of Learning Career College – Albion Campus, 1123 Albion Road, Suite 201, Etobicoke, Toronto. Downsview does not deliver this program; our Albion team will help you enrol and answer scheduling and funding questions. You may qualify for financial aid.

See the Personal Support Worker program at the Albion Campus →

Frequently asked questions

Does the Downsview campus offer the Personal Support Worker program?

No — PSW is delivered at our Albion Campus at 1123 Albion Road, Suite 201, Etobicoke, Toronto. The Albion admissions team will take you through enrolment.

Where can I take the PSW program?

At Academy of Learning Career College – Albion Campus in Etobicoke, west Toronto. Visit the Albion Campus website for full program details.

Is financial aid available for the PSW program?

You may qualify for financial aid. The Albion admissions team can walk you through the options when you apply.

How do I apply?

Contact the Albion Campus directly, or send us a request for information and we will connect you with the right team.

Last updated: September 2026

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