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College Certificate - Personal Support Worker (H136)

Northern College

Timmins — South Porcupine, Ontario, Canada

Study Level
Certificate · 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 15,258
Application Fee
CAD 100
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

In just one year, Northern’s Personal Support Worker (PSW) program will have students out in the workforce, providing vital care and support that forms the backbone of community health and wellbeing. In a program that promotes awareness, sensitivity, and respect for clients’ unique needs, they will develop a therapeutic and helpful approach in assisting their clients. Personal support workers are unregulated healthcare providers who work under supervision. As a vital member of the healthcare team, they follow clearly identified care plans and the established policies and procedures of their work agencies. Personal support workers assist with routine activities of daily living (including bathing and perineal care to cleanse the body and genitals of bodily fluids, toileting, dressing, transferring, and eating) and household management. They are responsible for practicing professionally by creating, promoting, and maintaining safe and comfortable environments for clients, families, and others. They often have the most contact with clients and develop therapeutic relationships through trust, respect, and understanding. The attitude and approach of personal support workers, along with their practical skills, are beneficial to the health, comfort, and safety of their clients. Personal support workers require strong communication and observation skills to report changes in their clients’ conditions to the family and the healthcare team. Recognizing the importance and value of the personal support worker role, Northern’s program prepares students to develop a broad range of abilities and skills. In the classroom and the state-of-the-art practice labs, students learn and practice personal care skills, develop a solid code of ethics, refine their communication skills, and master the medical terminology needed on the job. This program was developed as part of Ontario’s plan to support residents and connect them with the care needed at home and in their communities.
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 15,258
Application fee
CAD 100
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Timmins

South Porcupine, Ontario, Canada

4715 Highway 101 East

Timmins campus, photo 1 Timmins campus, photo 2

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Verify before applying

Graduating from a designated learning institution does not automatically make a student eligible for a PGWP; not every program at a DLI qualifies, and eligibility can depend on the program, language results, field of study and other requirements.

Official source

Eagle Link does not guarantee visa approval and does not make immigration decisions.

About the Institution

Northern College is a public college with nearly 1,500 full-time students enrolled. Nestled in the hills overlooking picturesque Lake Temiskaming and the Quebec border, the Haileybury campus is home to the Vet Sciences, Haileybury School of Mines, Practical Nursing, Social Service Worker, Personal Support Worker, Instrumentation, School of Business, Office Administration, and Law Clerk programs. With over 75 full-time, part-time, certificate, diploma, and apprenticeship programs and hundreds of in-class, web-based, and correspondence courses, students are sure to find exactly what they are loo...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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