Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Certificate in Personal Support Worker [Ottawa] in Ottawa Canada | Algonquin College
Algonquin College
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Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
15,741
(c. USD11,298.04)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This 28-week Personal Support Worker Ontario College Certificate program equips you for a rewarding career in healthcare, a field with growing demand.
As an essential caregiver, you'll gain skills to support individuals and families across different age groups and health conditions, fostering wellness. The program teaches practical assistance with daily activities including meal preparation, hygiene routines, clothing assistance, bathroom needs, and home organization.
Through hands-on clinical placements in healthcare environments, you'll apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations. Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, you'll build strong team relationships while learning to:
deliver safe, empathetic, individualized care
promote self-sufficiency
improve and sustain life quality.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20;
Tuition
CAD
15,741