Personal Support Worker Program

Program Objective

MLC College will prepare you for a rewarding career with our NACC Personal Support Worker 2022 program !

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PSWs provide care, support and assistance to clients who are aging, chronically ill and/or have physical/mental disabilities. There has never been a better time than now to become a PSW and play a vital role in assisting clients and their families with the many tasks for which they require assistance.

The PSW certification is a full time program comprising of 25 weeks. Graduates can work in a variety of settings, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home care environments.

To know more contact MLC College education counselor. Call at +1 905 507 8200 or email us at admissions@mlccollege.com.

Key Benefits

What You Will Learn In The Classroom:

The PSW program is designed to teach you how to effectively provide care and assistance to clients and families in order to live fulfilling lives in their communities. As a student of this program, you will develop a broad range of abilities emphasizing value, sensitivity and respect for the individuality of each client. You 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.


What You Will Learn In The Labs:

The PSW program includes a full hands-on lab where students practice common tasks of a PSW such as: meal preparation, household management, aiding with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene, assisting with daily living activities and errands, administering medications, feeding, performing bedside and personal care, assisting with mobility, increasing the clients’ comfort and safety, communicating clearly and compassionately with clients, reporting accurately and performing light housekeeping duties.

PSW students will also complete two extern- ships in a workplace environment. The first consists of 200 hours under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor at a long-term care facility. The second consists of 100 hours of practical job experience in the community. Field experiences often lead directly to employment after graduation.

Program Outline - NOC Code and Job Functions

Course Outline:

  • PSW Foundations

  • Safety and Mobility

  • Body Systems

  • Assisting with Personal Hygiene

  • Abuse and Neglect

  • Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration

  • Care Planning, Restorative Care, Documentation, Working in the Community

  • Assisting the Family, Growth and Development

  • Assisting the Dying Person

  • Assisting with Medications

  • Cognitive and Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries

  • Health Conditions

  • Gentle Persuasive Approach

  • Clinical Placement (Facility)

  • Clinical Placement (Community)

Employment areas and Prospects

After successfully completing the certificate program, students may have employment opportunities as:

  • Personal Support Worker (PSW)

  • Residential Support Worker

  • Personal Aides Live-in Caregiver

  • Personal Care Attendant

  • Child Care and Personal Support Worker


Graduates may find employment in a variety of care settings including:

  • Long-term care facilities

  • Home care services giving care to clients living in their own homes in the community

  • Supportive housing settings including senior’s apartments and retirement homes

  • Group homes

  • Hospitals

  • Adult day programs

  • Educational facilities

Mode of Training

This program is offered in-class format only.

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