Kitchener,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Certificate in Personal Support Worker - FAST Delivery in Kitchener Canada | Conestoga College
Conestoga College
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Kitchener Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
14,163
(c. USD10,184.44)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The PSW Fast Delivery is an intensive 24-week accelerated program demanding significant time commitment.
As part of a healthcare team, Personal Support Workers (PSWs) deliver personalized care to individuals and families at all life stages, in diverse settings such as long-term care facilities, community centers, and hospitals. Conestoga's PSW program equips students to become sought-after professionals who positively impact lives.
Students evolve from novices to practice-ready PSWs, assisting with daily living activities—including personal care, household management, nutrition, and family duties—as outlined in care plans. The curriculum emphasizes creating safe environments for all clients, including those with behavioral challenges, injury risks, or end-of-life needs. Participants earn provincial certifications in these specialized areas.
While primarily in-person, this hybrid program is available at multiple sites: Brantford, Guelph (Riverside Glen), Waterloo (University Gates), Stratford, Milton (Steeles Avenue), and Kitchener (Doon). Applications are accepted at all locations.
Duration: 1 year
Start Date: November 2024
Campus: Kitchener – Doon
Qualification: Ontario College Certificate
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma OSSD or equivalent or 19 years of age or older with mature student status See Mature Student definition for details
Grade 12 compulsory English C or U or equivalent OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications COMM1251 or equivalent
IELTS overall band of 6 with no band less than 5.5
TOEFL iBT 80 Effective January 2024 no individual skill less than 20
Note re admission requirements
Applicants are strongly advised to ensure that they have a clear Police Check for Vulnerable Sector Screening VSS if considering this program Access to workintegrated learning WIL experiences requires a clear VSS and students will not be allowed to complete the program without successful completion of practicum WIL
It is recommended that applicants have previous postsecondary experience A course certificate diploma or degree from an accredited college or university OR experience in health care in the last two years before starting this program
Tuition
CAD
14,163