PSW Certificate Program · Stoney Creek, Ontario
Prepare to care with confidence.
Build practical knowledge and hands-on skills through theory, lab learning and supervised placement as you prepare for a career supporting people with dignity, safety and compassion.
Small class sizes · Supportive culture · Focused on your success
- 700
- Total program hours
- 300
- Clinical placement hours
- 13
- In-class skills lab modules
- NACC PSWDE 2022
- Curriculum alignment
Your Journey
Learn. Practice. Care. Succeed.
Every AIMS student follows the same path, from your first skills lab to your final exam result.
Learn. Build skills.
Classroom theory and hands-on skills labs give you a strong foundation before you ever meet a client.
Practice. Gain confidence.
Supervised clinical placements let you apply what you've learned in real long-term care and community settings.
Care. Make a difference.
Provide compassionate, person-centered care and see the impact you have on real people's lives.
Succeed. Achieve your dreams.
Pass the NACC PSW Final Exam and start a rewarding healthcare career you can be proud of.
Your future in healthcare starts with one decision.
Program Overview
One certificate, three ways of learning
Every AIMS PSW student completes 700 hours built on the NACC PSWDE 2022 Curriculum: classroom theory, in-class skills labs, and supervised clinical placements.
250h
Theory
150h
Skills Lab
300h
Clinical
Hands-On Training
Practice skills before you use them on real clients
Our in-class skills lab covers 13 modules, from body mechanics and vital signs to medication awareness and professionalism, so you walk into your clinical placement confident, not guessing.
Community & Supportive Care
A caring environment for a caring career
Class sizes stay small so instructors know your name and where you're struggling. Many of our students are changing careers or starting over, and our team is here to support that journey.
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Tuition & Intake
Simple, transparent payments
Total tuition is $8,500 CAD, split into four payments with 0% interest, no hidden fees.
Registration
September 29, 2026
$1,600
Payment 2
October 29, 2026
$2,300
Payment 3
November 29, 2026
$2,300
Payment 4
December 29, 2026
$2,300
Total tuition $8,500 CAD · 0% interest, no hidden fees.
Exam Preparation
65%
minimum passing grade
on the NACC PSW Final Exam: 200 multiple-choice questions in 2.5 hours
Read more about the examWe prepare you for the NACC PSW Final Exam
The exam covers everything from your theory, lab, and clinical training. Our instructors make sure you walk in ready.
- Multiple choice, single best answer (no true/false)
- Written in English, at college campus
- Up to 3 attempts within 1 year
- Fair and final: results cannot be appealed, which is exactly why our instructors focus on making sure you’re ready
We’re here to help you prepare and achieve your best.
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