Cert in Personal Support Worker

Canadore College

North Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Cert in Personal Support Worker at Canadore College in North Bay, Canada is a certificate in Health Sciences programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 16,014 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Health Sciences
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,775 / year
International tuition: CAD 16,014 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Upcoming Intakes: Spring 2026: College Drive – North BayFall 2026: College Drive – North Bay, Parry SoundWinter 2027: College Drive – North Bay This program trains students to offer personal care and home management services to clients in community or institutional settings. Personal support workers provide services to clients with physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural challenges. Learn hands-on in the classroom, on community placements and in the home environment simulation lab equipped with high-end fidelity audio/visual equipment and interactive mannequins. PSWs are highly sought after as health care providers, working collaboratively as part of the health care team or in a supported independent living environment.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: OSSD or equivalent; ENG4C or ENG4U. Proof of English proficiency required if English is not your first language.

Application Details

Start Date: Spring 2026, Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 (College Drive – North Bay)
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027; Canadore states applicants may apply at any time, with the deposit for accepted Winter 2027 offers due 16 November 2026 and term tuition due 30 November 2026. Canadore's own how-to-apply page separately cites a generic, undated "applications open November 1 / competitive consideration date February 1 for Fall term, October 1 for Winter term" notice that names no specific cycle year, so its October 1 figure is not confirmed as the Winter 2027 deadline. International applicants apply through Canadore's international portal and are assessed on a rolling basis, with programs closing early once capacity is reached; no fixed international opening or closing date is published, and payment deadlines appear only on the individual letter of admission. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Canadore College

Type: College
Founded: 1967
Programs: 95
Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Personal Support Worker award?

Canadore College awards a Certificate in the field of Health Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Personal Support Worker take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Cert in Personal Support Worker cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 16,014 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).

Can Cert in Personal Support Worker be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Canadore College.

What language is Cert in Personal Support Worker taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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