New Ministry Announcement:
Free Tuition and Stipend for Placement Experience. No Material Fees.
Paid placement dependent upon meeting program expectations.
Our Personal Support Worker Program is an accredited program. Learn more by clicking here.
Orientation is mandatory less than one year prior to course start date. You MUST attend one of the following orientation sessions and write the literacy exam. No appointment is necessary. Please bring Photo ID (Health Card or Driver Licence), Birth Certificate and/or Permanent Resident or Citizenship Card.
Acceptance subject to personal interview.
Read more about how to become a personal support worker by clicking here.
Now accepting registration for day and evening programs starting September 2021.
If you are currently working as a Resident Aide or in a Long Term Care facility, you can accelerate your PSW certification in the PSW North program.
Orientation Sessions for 2021-2022 School Year
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Orientation Day Program - Oshawa 12:30 - 3:30 pm |
Location: Oshawa Campus - 850 King St. W., Unit 26 September 2021 Full Time Day Program is now Full
January 2022 Program: Orientation/Literacy Dates:
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Orientation Day Program - Ajax 12:30 - 3:30 pm |
Location: Ajax Campus - 458 Fairall St., Unit 7 September 2021 Full Time Day Program is now Full January 2022 Program: Orientation/Literacy Dates:
*If 2021-2022 PSW programs reach full enrollment, the Fall orientation sessions may be cancelled. Please check our website for updates. |
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Orientation Evening Program - Oshawa 6:00 - 9:00 pm |
Location: Oshawa Campus - 850 King. St. W., Unit 26
September 2021 Program September 1 from 12:30 - 3:00 pm or 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The September 1 literacy test will be virtual and link will be emailed on the day of orientation. You will have 2 hours to complete and submit the literacy test back on September 1 by 2:30 pm for the day orientation or 8:00 pm for the evening orientation. Click here to register to receive the literacy test. You have until August 31 at 3:00 pm to register.
September 2022 Program
April 20, May 18, June 15 (2022) |
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Orientation Evening Program - Ajax 6:00 - 9:00 pm |
Location: Ajax Campus - 458 Fairall St., Unit 7
September 2021 Program September 1 from 12:30 - 3:00 pm or 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The September 1 literacy test will be virtual and link will be emailed on the day of orientation. You will have 2 hours to complete and submit the literacy test back on September 1 by 2:30 pm for the day orientation or 8:00 pm for the evening orientation. Click here to register to receive the literacy test. You have until August 31 at 3:00 pm to register.
September 2022 Program April 21, May 26, June 9 (2022) |
2021-22 School Year Schedule
| Oshawa Classes |
Sessions | Dates | Code | Day | Times |
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Semester 1 |
Sept. 10, 2021 - February 25, 2022 | PSW6D |
Monday to Friday |
8:30 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. | |
| Semester 2 | Jan. 3, 2022 - June 16, 2022 | PSW6E | Monday to Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. | |
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Part-time Evenings |
Sept. 8, 2021 - June 22, 2022 | PSW6F | Monday & Wednesday |
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Plus 7 Saturdays (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) |
| Ajax Classes |
Sessions | Dates | Code | Day | Times |
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Semester 1 |
Sept. 10, 2021 - February 25, 2022 | PSW6D |
Monday to Friday |
8:30 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. | |
| Semester 2 | Jan. 3, 2022 - June 16, 2022 | PSW6E | Monday to Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. | |
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Part-time Evenings |
Sept. 9, 2021 - June 23, 2022 | PSW6F | Tuesday & Thursday |
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Plus 4 Saturdays (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) |
| Tuition: | FREE for Domestic Students |
| Materials Fee: |
The following fees will be covered for the 2021-22 school year: |
| Admission Requirements: |
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Pre-PSW Program
The Pre-PSW program provides opportunities for students to strengthen their literacy skills and prepare for success in the Personal Support Worker Program. This program is available at both the Ajax and Oshawa locations.
Step 1: Adult Upgrading
Students register for the PSW literacy preparation through the Adult Upgrading Program. Adult upgrading is continuous intake. Visit the Adult Upgrading webpage for details about how to register.
Step 2: Pre-PSW credit course (Ontario Literacy Course - OLC4O)
There are two sessions for the Pre-PSW credit course. Students can register for either session:
Session 1: April 5 to June 8, 2022 (Monday-Friday, 2.5 hours/day)
Session 2: June 17 to June 30, 2022 (Monday - Saturday, 8 hours/day)
Continuing Education reserves the right to revise or modify programming due to Covid-19 measures.
For more information, contact the Oshawa Campus at credit.reg@dcdsb.ca or the Ajax Campus at cont.ed@dcdsb.ca
