Ontario’s aging population and rising healthcare needs make PSWs one of the most consistently in-demand careers in healthcare. Graduates can find employment in hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement residences, supportive housing, group homes, and private home care agencies.
The program includes a 310-hour clinical placement where students apply classroom learning in real healthcare environments. This balance ensures you graduate not only with theoretical knowledge but also with hands-on practice in personal care, mobility assistance, hygiene, safety, and emotional support.
Completing the PSW Diploma offers both immediate employment and pathways to advanced healthcare roles. Many PSWs later transition into Nursing (RPN or RN), Gerontology, and other specialized fields, making this program a stepping stone to long-term career advancement.
At Future Canadian College, we align educational excellence with practical skill development. Our Mississauga campus equips students for success through quality training, supportive faculty, and strategic exam preparation—all within a nurturing academic environment.
“To empower learners with world-class clinical training, preparing them to excel in Ontario’s healthcare sector.”
“To be the region’s most trusted source for phlebotomy and allied health education.”
Our Mississauga facility, centrally located in the IT corridor, offers easy access via public transit and major highways, ensuring a seamless learning experience for students across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) Diploma program prepares graduates to provide supportive care to individuals of all ages, including clients experiencing cognitive impairment, physical disability, or mental health challenges. Students learn to assist with daily living activities, provide personal and emotional support, and promote dignity, safety, and comfort in every care setting.
· Course Length: 35 Weeks – 700 Hours
· Clinic Placement: 310 Hours (included)
· Delivery Method: In-class learning with clinical placement
· Students: Domestic & International
· Credential: PSW Diploma – NACC Approved
· Small Cohorts: Focused instruction in supportive, student-centered classes
· Hands-On: 310-hour supervised placement in healthcare facilities
· Safety Training: Practice with infection control, safe lifts, transfers, and patient handling
· Prep-Focused: Skills labs, role-play, and practical demonstrations throughout the program
· Learn how to provide respectful personal hygiene, grooming, and mobility support to clients.
· Gain the ability to assist individuals with cognitive impairments, physical disabilities, or mental health challenges.
· Develop skills to manage household responsibilities such as light cleaning, shopping, and meal preparation.
· Acquire proper techniques in feeding, hydration, and dietary planning for diverse client needs.
· Practice infection control, safety protocols, and universal precautions in all care settings.
· Build accuracy in documentation and reporting, while observing client conditions.
· Cultivate compassion, empathy, and cultural sensitivity when working with clients and families.
· Apply rehabilitative measures and restorative care to promote independence.
· Provide emotional and social support, ensuring dignity, comfort, and overall well-being.
With 310 hours of supervised placement, you’ll apply classroom knowledge directly in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community agencies. This hands-on experience builds confidence and prepares you for immediate employment.
You’ll learn to work alongside nurses, doctors, and other allied health professionals, developing collaboration skills that are critical for healthcare careers. This prepares you to integrate smoothly into professional teams after graduation.
The program emphasizes empathy, dignity, and respect—qualities that make PSWs invaluable in caregiving. You’ll graduate ready not just with technical skills, but with the emotional readiness to provide holistic care.
Age: Minimum 18 years
Education: Secondary school diploma (or equivalent) with at least 60% GPA
Interview: Live online or in-person interview
Language Proficiency: IELTS 6.0, PTE, or TOEFL score to demonstrate English proficiency
Credential Assessment: Certificates or degrees obtained outside Canada must be evaluated for equivalency by WES or ICAS
Role of the Personal Support Worker, professional responsibilities, ethics, confidentiality, and client-centred care
Infection prevention, universal precautions, workplace safety, emergency response, safe handling of equipment
Infection prevention, universal precautions, workplace safety, emergency response, safe handling of equipment
Assisting with ambulation, safe lifts, mechanical devices, positioning, and range of motion exercises
Dietary planning, food preparation, grocery shopping, safe food handling, feeding support
Checking and recording temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, observing changes in client condition
Providing companionship, supporting recreation and social activities, addressing emotional needs
Supporting clients with cognitive impairments, palliative and hospice care, common allergies and first aid awareness
Graduates from our program pursue roles such as:
Submit required academic and ID documentation
Pick your schedule from available class schedules.
Contact our Registrar at (905) 412‑3007 or email info@futurescollege.ca
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· Starting Salary: CAD $38,000 – $42,000/year
· Experienced Wage: CAD $45,000 – $55,000/year
· Job Growth: Consistently strong, with thousands of new PSW roles opening annually due to Ontario’s aging population
Graduates can transition into nursing programs (RPN/RN) or advanced specializations in gerontology, recreation therapy, and healthcare management.
“The PSW program at FCC gave me both the skills and confidence to work in a long-term care facility right after graduation.”
“My placement experience was invaluable—it made me job-ready and helped me secure a role with a home care agency immediately.”
A: Yes, our certificates/diplomas are globally recognized.
A: No prior experience is required. The program is designed to train students with or without a background in healthcare.
A: Yes, our certificates/diplomas are globally recognized.
A: Makeup sessions available during next intake or via self-study and catch-up labs.
A: Yes—with conditions. See our student handbook or contact us directly for full details.
If you’re interested in financial support options, we encourage you to visit our Student Resources page for detailed information. You can also connect with our Admissions team, who will be happy to guide you through the available options and answer any questions.
Tuition: CAD $ 1995 (includes lab materials, certification prep, logbook)
Optional Extras:
Price with Discount/ Scholarship- 1495 CAD $ (Terms and Conditions Apply)
Eligible students may benefit from:
Enrollment Tip:Contact our Financial Office early—let us assist you with grants, loans, and sponsorships. Rates (or prices) may vary based on time and conditions.
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