Program
The PSW Certificate Program
A 700-hour program aligned to the NACC PSWDE 2022 Curriculum, combining classroom theory, in-class skills labs, and supervised clinical placement: your complete path to becoming a certified Personal Support Worker in Ontario.
Program Structure
How the 700 hours break down
250 hours
Classroom Theory
150 hours
In-Class Skills Lab · 13 modules
300 hours
Clinical Placement
- 200h: Long-Term Care Placement
- 100h: Community Care Placement
Full-time weekday, daytime classes, with part-time and flexible scheduling also available.
Skills Lab
13 hands-on training modules
Every module is practiced in our in-class skills lab before you begin clinical placement, so real client care is never your first attempt.
Orientation to the PSW Role
Your scope of practice and place on the healthcare team.
Safety & Infection Control
Preventing the spread of illness and staying safe on the job.
Body Mechanics
Proper lifting and positioning to protect you and your clients.
Personal Care & Hygiene
Bathing, grooming, and dressing support that preserves dignity.
Vital Signs & Health Monitoring
Taking temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
Nutrition & Hydration
Supporting healthy eating, feeding assistance, and fluids.
Mobility & Transfers
Safe transfers, ambulation, and use of mobility aids.
Mental Health & Well-being
Recognizing and supporting clients' emotional wellbeing.
Communication Skills
Clear, compassionate communication with clients and teams.
Chronic Conditions Management
Supporting clients living with diabetes, dementia, and more.
Palliative Approach
Comfort-focused, compassionate care at end of life.
Medication Awareness
Understanding medication routines and your role in them.
Professionalism & Ethics
Confidentiality, boundaries, and professional conduct.
How You'll Learn
Modern teaching, built for how people actually learn
Multimedia lessons
Colorful, concise slide-based lessons that keep theory classes engaging, not just lecture and notes.
Video-based training
Copyright-free instructional videos reinforce skills lab techniques so you can review them at your own pace.
AI-assisted learning tools
Modern learning tools help reinforce lessons and support your study, alongside real instructor time.
Course Materials
What you'll study from
Sorrentino's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker
5th Edition, with Workbook · 47 chapters
Integrating a Palliative Approach: A Canadian Guide
2nd Edition
Career Outcomes
Where AIMS graduates work
- Long-term care facilities
- Hospitals
- Retirement homes
- Home care
- Community health agencies
- Hospice & palliative care
- Job-ready practical caregiving skills
- Confidence and competence through supervised practice
- Compassionate, person-centered care approach
- A real, felt difference in the lives of the people you care for
Next Step
Ready to start your PSW training?
Our next intake begins September 29, 2026. Speak with admissions to check eligibility and reserve your seat.