Ontario College Certificate in Personal Support Worker in Woodstock Canada | Fanshawe College

Becoming a Personal Support Worker requires genuine empathy, heartfelt dedication, and a commitment to assisting vulnerable individuals. This rewarding career demands a unique combination of specialized technical abilities and strong interpersonal skills. For those seeking meaningful work, the PSW program offers the perfect pathway to professional fulfillment.
The Personal Support Worker program consists of two levels and results in an Ontario College Certificate. Upon completion, graduates enter the workforce as entry-level unregulated professionals, equipped with the expertise, practical skills, and compassionate approach needed to deliver personal care and household management services across various care environments.
The program starts by establishing core competencies in personal support fundamentals. Students explore topics including health and wellness, human anatomy and physiology, mental health considerations, and theories of life transitions. Beyond theoretical learning, the curriculum includes hands-on placements in both long-term care facilities and community settings, providing invaluable real-world caregiving experience. These practical components ensure graduates enter the field with substantial, relevant experience. The program also incorporates innovative simulation-based training. Discover more about our advanced simulation labs.
Personal Support Workers primarily assist clients with stable, well-defined care needs. They operate under the guidance of multidisciplinary care teams (comprising nurses and other healthcare professionals) while always respecting client autonomy and preferences.