Develop a broad range of abilities to reflect the sensitivity and respect required to provide valuable service to clients.
Program Highlights
Program is taught using a variety of methods including online, classroom lecture, clinical and lab experiences and field placement.
Collaborative learning environment where you and your peers will experience simulated and real-life opportunities in state-of-the-art labs.
Online theory classes to support study-life balance.
Complete your certificate with a focus in gerontology by working with adults at the new training facility at The Village of Wentworth Heights.
What you'll learn
Apply combined theoretical knowledge with practical skills to work as a team member with clients, families, nurses, physicians and other support services.
Hands-on experience through professional practice placements in health care agencies under the supervision of instructors and preceptors.
Provide service to a wide variety of clients.
Recognize legislation that is relevant to the role including the Human Rights Code, Child and Family Services Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workers' Compensation Act, and the Long Term Care Homes Amendment Act and the acts it amends.
Program Length
1 academic year (period of 8 months)
Your future career options
Personal Support Workers
Where you could work includes:
Home Care Agencies and Long Term Care Homes
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Hospitals
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
Pathways within Mohawk
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program.
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
Practical Nursing (PSW to PN Bridging Stream) - 758)
Pathways beyond Mohawk
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
May 2025
Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster (IH)
1400 Main Street West,
HAMILTON,
Ontario (ON),
L8S 1C7, Canada
OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
Please see Experiential Learning tab for important information on first semester pre-placement requirements
English Language Requirements
See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program
TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based) or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Mohawk College is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and offers a quality learning experience across four campuses and innovative facilities.