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College Certificate - Personal Support Worker (07741)

North — Toronto, 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 20,971
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

Humber’s Personal Support Worker certificate program gives students the skills they need for a career in this in-demand health-care field. Begin a rewarding career helping people in need such as the elderly, the chronically ill and people with physical disabilities. The program is designed in collaboration with industry, ensuring students are learning current and relevant material. In this program, they will learn: the developmental stages across the lifespan, and the communication and interpersonal skills needed for effective client relationships the essentials of providing personal care, applying mobility techniques (lifting and transferring clients), and household management and safety key issues of mental health disorders skills in dealing with common medical conditions including facilitating rehabilitation exercises and assisting with medications Through assisting individuals at a long-term care facility and in other settings, students will learn to recognize the physical and emotional changes of aging and illness, and become familiar with the restorative techniques used to maximize independence. Two unpaid work placements take place in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). In Semester 1, the practicum is completed in a controlled lab environment for six hours per week. This practicum is fully supervised by one instructor per group of approximately ten students. In Semester 2, the practicum is completed at a variety of agencies and facilities. The Semester 2 practicum is divided into two rotations over the 13 weeks: 160 hours in a long-term care facility and 120 hours in a community agency. Hours and number of days per week vary depending on the type of facility and shifts assigned; most range from seven to eight hours per day or evening. Students begin placement in the first week of January.

Faculty / school: —
Field of study: —
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 20,971
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.

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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

North

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

205 Humber College Boulevard

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.

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About the Institution

Established in 1967, Humber College provides a rich academic experience for its students. Humber’s award-winning faculty has advanced academic credentials, and industry experience and employs the latest technology and teaching methodologies in state-of-the-art labs and classrooms that simulate a real-world working environment. For more than 50 years, Humber College has been a global leader in career-focused learning. More than 86,000 learners, including a significant number of international students, operate at multiple locations in Toronto. These details are consistent with the information av...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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