Become a certified Personal Support Worker, earn secondary school credits, and gain quality employment in the healthcare field. Most students are employed before finishing the program. Filling in the registration form confirms that you have read this entire page and watched the video.
Please watch the videos below to learn more about the PSW Program:
Please follow ALL directions carefully. The course fills up quickly, so if you are interested, apply early! If your application is incomplete, you will automatically be disqualified. It is important to ensure that you follow directions and that all answers are complete and thorough. You can only apply to one site. If you are interested in a second site, please indicate this in your paragraph.
PLEASE NOTE: You must meet all entrance conditions to qualify for admission to the program, which include but aren’t limited to:
- Online pre-registration
- PSW questionnaire & Literacy Test
- interview
- Clear CPIC with VSS (Criminal record check including a vulnerable sector screening)
- Proof of COVID vaccines
- Medical form (completed)
- All immunizations up-to-date
- A $250 deposit is required at the time of your conditional acceptance
- $200 of this deposit secures your seat in the program, and is refundable upon meeting requirements of the program (ask for details)
- $50 of this deposit is the Student Activity Fee and is non-refundable
A conditional acceptance letter will be issued to successful applicants once they have cleared pre-registration requirements and the deposit has been received, thereby securing their seat in the upcoming program. Please enquire with the PSW teacher in your area.
Cost: 2025/2026 School Year, the fees will be covered by a funding initiative from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. This funding applies to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, and students with Refugee Status. Please reach out for clarification if you are unsure if you qualify for this funding.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the site in your area:
- Belleville & Picton: Rita Stevens 613-966-9210 or Dianna Rumble at: bellevillepsw@loyolalearning.ca
- Kingston: Hannah Hofbauer 613-544-3361 or Kim Harvey at: kingstonpsw@loyolalearning.ca
- Trenton: Madeleine Picard 613-965-5840 or Michelle Kelly at: trentonpsw@loyolalearning.ca
PSW Information
Benefits:
- Teacher-led instruction by Registered Nurses who are also certified teachers (OCT)
- 10 month – 20 hours per week program Monday to Friday, September to June – with option to fast track and finish earlier
- Supervised clinical placements
Choose from:
- Bridge Program (5 credits)
- 8-month accelerated program (6 credits)
- 10-month full program (6 credits)
- 10-month PSW Program plus Pre-health (up to 10 credits)
Achieve:
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PSW Certification following Provincial learning outcomes plus six Ontario Secondary School credits
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First Aid & CPR, GPA, PAC, WHMIS, Safe Food Handling
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Portfolio Development
Employment Possibilities: most students are employed before finishing the program
- Hospitals
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Homecare Agencies
- Retirement Homes
- Group and Residential Homes
- Day Programs
- 18 years of age or OSSD
- Medical Clearance
- As per facility mandates you will need to meet all medical requirements (flu shot, COVID vaccines, Hep B and 2-step TB test)
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen Police Check
- 2 professional reference letters
- Basic computer literacy and access to a computer
