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Algonquin College · Ottawa, Canada

Personal Support Worker

Vocational · Medicine

Personal Support Worker

Algonquin College · Ottawa, Canada

About this programme

Make a difference in the lives of others. The one-year on-campus Personal Support Worker Ontario College Certificate program, delivered over two semesters, prepares you for an in-demand career in the healthcare field. As a frontline care-provider, you develop the ability to engage with persons and families of various ages and health-related needs to promote healthy living. Learn how to assist clients with their daily personal care needs, such as nutrition, bathing, dressing, toileting, and household management. You benefit from clinical field placements in healthcare settings, where you integrate theoretical principles into practice. As a valuable member of the healthcare team, you develop effective working relationships and participate in the delivery, reporting, and documentation of care to: Provide safe, compassionate, person-centred c

Level
Vocational
Field
Medicine
Duration
1 year
Tuition
C$17,994 total
Study mode
Full-time
Intake
September

Visa

Visa required
Study Permit
Application fee
CAD 150
Proof of funds
CAD 22,895
Processing time
16 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

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