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Cert in Personal Support Worker

St. Lawrence College

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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Cert in Personal Support Worker at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Canada is a certificate in Nursing programme. The programme runs for 8 months, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 17,428 per total (CAD 2,776 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Nursing
Duration: 8 months
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,776 / total
International tuition: CAD 17,428 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: stlawrencecollege.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

This Ontario College Certificate program prepares students to provide personal care and support services to individuals and families. Responsibilities of the Personal Support Worker may include assisting with home management, facilitating social and recreational activities, and promoting health and well-being with clients from all ages of the lifespan. The program has been developed to meet the standards published by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. These standards reflect the increased pre-employment education and training required by Personal Support Worker graduates entering the increasingly diverse health and social care environment.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11/12 courses at the C, U or M level, including Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 Math. Students missing prerequisites can enroll in the free Career/College Prep program (Ontario residents 18+).

Application Details

Start Date: January 2026, May 2026, September 2026 and January 2027 (Kingston)
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting September 2027 the application opens 26 September 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and later applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats remain; St. Lawrence College names Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Communicative Disorders Assistant, Medical Laboratory Science and Practical Nursing as highly competitive, requiring transcripts and proof of enrolment by the same 1 February date to be ranked. International applicants apply through SLC's own International Application Service and are assessed on a rolling basis; the college publishes no fixed international closing date, and each Letter of Acceptance carries its own accept-and-pay deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About St. Lawrence College

Type: College
Founded: 1967
Programs: 81
Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Personal Support Worker award?

St. Lawrence College awards a Certificate in the field of Nursing on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Personal Support Worker take?

The programme runs for 8 months.

How much does Cert in Personal Support Worker cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 17,428 per total (CAD 2,776 per total for local students).

Can Cert in Personal Support Worker be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at St. Lawrence College.

What language is Cert in Personal Support Worker taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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