VICTORIA
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

becoming a compassionate
& skilled caregiver

Transform lives with a fulfilling healthcare career through our PSW training.

Job opportunities

PSWs are in high demand in Canada, which makes it easier to find employment and establish a long-term career in healthcare.

Personal fulfillment

PSWs find their job rewarding because they make a difference in their patients' lives and provide emotional support.

Competitive compensation

PSWs in Canada can earn a competitive wage and often receive benefits such as healthcare coverage and paid time off.

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Personal Support Worker (PSW) Distant Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate Program contains a total of 23 weeks of in class and practicum training. Upon graduating, students will not only have their PSW certificate but also a CPR & First Aid certificate.
The goal of the Personal Support Worker Program is to help individuals master the required personal and occupational qualities needed to care for people living at home and in long-term care facilities. Students will learn to identify and respond to the physical and emotional needs of clients/consumers. Promoting physical and mental activation, observing and communicating with the client, handling specialized equipment, providing complete personal and physical care are all basic skills which will be developed throughout this program.

Subjects of this program

  • PSW Foundations
  • Safety and Mobility
  • Body Systems
  • Assisting with Personal Hygiene
  • Abuse and Neglect
  • Household Management, Nutrition, and Hydration
  • Care Planning/ Restorative Care/ Electronic Documentation/ Working in the Community
  • Assisting the Family/ Growth and Development
  • Assisting the Dying Person
  • Assisting with Medications
  • Cognitive/ Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries
  • Health Conditions
  • Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care
  • Clinical Placement (Facility)
  • Clinical Placement (Community)
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The responsibilities of the Personal Support Worker includes: assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, household management, meal preparation, ongoing medical conditions and medications, documentation procedures and vital signs. The Personal Support Worker will also be skilled in cognitive impairment and mental health issues, as well as providing optimal support and care planning.

Career Path

Upon satisfactory completion of the training, graduates are qualified to assume entry-level positions as a Personal Support Worker within the community or a healthcare facility.

Employment Opportunities

 

With over 25 years experience in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Victoria International College has extensive employer networks in the healthcare sector. We have organized numerous career fair for our graduates to gain job opportunities from various long-term care facilities, community health centers and home care agencies. 

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Extending Study Permits

Your study permit allows you to legally study in Canada. Make sure you know when your study permit expires. If your study permit is due to expire before you complete your program, you will need to apply for an extension to be able to continue studying in Canada. The best time to submit your request to extend your study permit is two to three months prior to the expiry date of the current one.



For more steps and information on how to extend your study permit and the documents required, view the Extending Your Study Permit Online.pdf guide.

Extending Study Permits FAQs

Note: If you have some additional questions and wish to be connected to an immigration specialist, please contact theservicehub@senecacollege.ca or by phone at 416.764.9900, to have a case opened.

If you require assistance in reviewing your application with an Immigration Specialist, it is best to visit them in person on-campus with all your relevant documents. Their on-campus schedule is available on our website.

Initial Study Permits

Step 1: Create an account or sign in on the IRCC website

Step 2: Answer the online questionnaire (be sure to select “Study Permit” when prompted)

Step 3: Upload your supporting documents and a completed application form

Step 4: Click “Submit” and pay the application fee