Kingston,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Certificate in Personal Support Worker (Kingston) in Kingston Canada | St. Lawrence College
St. Lawrence College
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Kingston Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
15,050
(c. USD10,802.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
8 months
This Ontario College Certificate program trains students through an integrated classroom approach at Providence Care Hospital or Providence Manor, a long-term care facility in Kingston, Ontario. This distinctive setting equips students with the skills needed to excel as Personal Support Workers, delivering safe and compassionate care to clients. Duties may involve aiding with household tasks, organizing social and recreational programs, and enhancing clients' health and wellness across all life stages.
The curriculum aligns with standards set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, addressing the growing educational requirements for Personal Support Workers in today's varied healthcare and social services landscape.
As unregulated healthcare providers, Personal Support Workers collaborate with care teams under the guidance of licensed professionals or supervisors, or assist clients directly in independent living situations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level including the following prerequisites:
Grade 12 English at the C or U level
Grade 11 Math
English language requirements:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall 6.0 with no band less than 6.0; TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) or Home Edition 78; TOEFL Computer-based Test 213; Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL. In-person or Online) Overall 60; EIKEN (Test in Practical English Proficiency) Pre-1; The Michigan English Test Overall 58 with no individual score below 56; Pearson Test of English -Academic (Online & In-person) 60; Cambridge English Proficiency 173; Duolingo Overall 110 with no sub score less than 85.
Tuition
CAD
15,050