About Personal Support Worker in Cambrian College

An aging population, shorter hospital stays, and increased costs for long-term care are creating an increased demand for personal support workers (PSWs). Cambrian will prepare you to work as a PSW in just eight months through three clinical practicums and hands-on training in the College's state-of-the-art simulation lab and nursing lab.

You will become prepared to assist clients with activities of daily living and contribute to the quality of life of individuals who live in a facility or community setting by promoting their independence, dignity, social, emotional and physical well-being, mobility, personal appearance, comfort, and safety.

As a graduate, you may be able to bridge into Cambrian's Practical Nursing program to further enhance your career options.

Program Highlights

• 1 year – 2 semesters
• Three placements: two in a long-term care setting or hospital and another in a community setting
• Hands-on training in the 1,200-square-foot PSW simulation lab, as well as the nursing lab
• Qualified graduates can bridge into the second semester of Cambrian's Practical Nursing program

Fieldwork/Placement

You must complete 96 hours of supervised placement in an approved long-term care facility, 96 hours in a hospital, and 60 hours of precepted placement in a community home care agency.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 60% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS:  6.0 (no band under 5.5)
• TOEFL: 550 (paper based test) 80 (internet based test)
• PTE: 58 (minimum 51 in each component)

Cambrain College Highlights

What it costs to study at Cambrian College: Fees & Expenses

Candidates will incur the education cost as tabulated below. The expenses range given below is for each semester for students enrolled for full-time courses.