*North Bay, Mattawa, Parry Sound, West Nipissing (via Contact North)

Enter into a dynamic health care profession. Personal support workers are highly sought-after health care providers. They work under the supervision of a regulated health professional, supervisor, or in a supported independent living environment under the direction of the client. They provide clearly identified personal care, routine activities of living, and home management services, by following care/service plans and established policies and procedures in health care settings.

Graduates of this program have the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to provide personal care and home management services to clients in both community and institutional settings. They interact with clients, families, and care/service team members. Personal support workers work with clients who are stable and who have clearly identified needs that are not expected to change significantly. They work under supervision and, as valuable members of care/service teams, provide personal care and home management services to clients who are experiencing physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural challenges.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, general level or its equivalent. Grade 12 English (C, or U), or Mature Student Test.

Mature Students:
Ontario residents aged 19 or over without the OSSD will be considered on the basis of their results on the College’s Mature Student Test.

Graduates of the new Ontario Secondary School Curriculum:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) preparation levels. Required courses: Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG 4C or ENG 4U).

A completed Canadore College Health Centre form including medical history, immunization record, Hepatitis B vaccination, and a two-step Tuberculosis (TB) test is required. Please see the online student registration handbook  for more information.

Students require a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate, which is needed to enter clinical placements (may be made available through Continuing Education). All associated costs are the responsibility of the student. If you have been convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code for which you have not been pardoned, you may be ineligible for field/clinical placements. A police check may be required and can be obtained from the police department upon payment of a fee; all associated costs will be the responsibility of the student.