Accelerated Personal Support Worker Program for Resident Aides
Free Tuition With No Fees and Paid Placement Available
If you are currently working as a Resident Aide, you can accelerate your PSW certification.
Orientation is mandatory and you must attend one of the orientation sessions and write the literacy exam. See details below.
Session Dates for 2021-22
There are two intake options for the 2021-22 year:
Session 1: September 20, 2021 - January 21, 2022
Session 2: February 7 - June 8, 2022
Program completion dependent upon placement hours.
Program Details
- Flexible programming allows students to continue to work while completing school
- A combination of online and in-school training at Good Sheperd CS in Port Perry
- Earn 6 high school credits while earning your PSW accreditation
- Paid placement dependent upon meeting program expectations
Eligibility
- Currently working as a Resident Aide or in Long Term Care
- 18 years of age or older
- Minimum score of 80% on the Literacy Test provided by the school
- Successful personal interview
- Proof of Canadian Citizenship/Permanent Residency
Orientation Sessions
Students must attend an orientation session to begin the application process:
Fall Semester Orientation - Virtual
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.
Winter Semester Orientation
Please check back for Winter Semester Orientation dates.
Contact Us
If you require more information, contact us at credit.reg@dcdsb.ca or 905-438-0570 x57164
mPLAR - Mature Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Would you like to earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) along with your PSW certification? Click on the image above to learn more about Mature Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition.
