PROGRAM DETAILS
Comprehensive NACC Personal Support Worker
The NACC Accredited Personal Support Worker (PSW) program is designed for individuals seeking a fulfilling career in healthcare. Over the course of 25 weeks, students will gain the skills needed to provide essential support to clients in various healthcare settings, including long-term care facilities, home care, and hospitals. The program covers key areas such as personal hygiene assistance, care planning, mobility, and nutrition, as well as training in First Aid and CPR Level C certification. This program also emphasizes compassionate care, preparing students to meet the unique needs of clients and enhance their overall well-being.
Certified by NACC (National Association of Career Colleges) and 300 hours on site practical placement (internship)
CAREER ADVANTAGES
Why NACC Personal Support Worker?
- Comprehensive Training: Learn practical skills to support daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and nutrition management.
- Accredited Program: Earn certification through an NACC-accredited program that meets recognized industry standards.
- Real-World Experience: Prepare for careers in long-term care facilities, home care environments, and hospitals through practical learning.
- Certification: Receive training in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C, essential skills for Personal Support Worker roles.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
NACC Personal Support Worker Skills Employers Are Looking For
Upon completing the Personal Support Worker Program at the Academy of Learning Career College, you will acquire the following essential skills:
- Foundations of Personal Support Work
- Safety, Mobility, and Body Systems Understanding
- Personal Hygiene Assistance and Household Management
- Nutrition and Hydration Management
- Care Planning and Family Support
- Cognitive Health Issues and Medication Assistance
- First Aid and CPR Level C Certification
EMPLOYMENT & CAREERS
Employment-Focused Training for Today’s Healthcare Support Workforce
This program is designed to help students develop practical, job-ready personal support and caregiving skills that align with current healthcare and community care requirements. Training focuses on real-world patient support, daily living assistance, mobility care, nutrition support, safety procedures, and compassionate care practices used across healthcare environments.
Graduates are prepared to transition into personal support and caregiving roles across a variety of settings, including long-term care homes, hospitals, retirement residences, supportive housing, home care services, and community care organizations.
Job Roles You Can Pursue
- Personal Support Worker (PSW)
- Long-Term Care Support Worker
- Home Care Support Worker
- Retirement Home Care Aide
- Supportive Housing Worker
- Hospital Patient Support Worker
- Adult Day Program Support Worker
These roles involve providing essential daily care, emotional support, mobility assistance, and health-related support to patients and residents.
Industries That Hire Our Graduates
- Long-term care facilities
- Hospitals and healthcare institutions
- Home care service providers
- Retirement residences
- Supportive housing and group homes
- Community care organizations
- Adult day programs
These healthcare and community care settings require trained professionals who can provide safe, compassionate, and consistent patient support.
Lifetime Career Support & Employer Connections
Career support continues beyond graduation. Students have access to ongoing career planning assistance, employer connections, and job search support designed to help them remain competitive in healthcare and caregiving environments.
- Resume and interview preparation
- Career guidance and employment assistance
- Access to hiring networks and employer opportunities
- Ongoing job search support
- Professional development and career planning guidance
Our focus is on helping students build long-term employment opportunities — not just complete a program.
Built for Real Work Environments
Training is centered around practical workplace applications, including personal care procedures, mobility assistance, nutrition and hydration support, patient communication, safety protocols, and First Aid/CPR practices.
This approach helps graduates enter the workforce with skills that reflect real employer expectations in personal support and healthcare environments.
SALARY OUTLOOK
Expected Salary for NACC Personal Support Worker
NACC Personal Support Worker professionals can earn competitive salaries depending on experience, caregiving skills, and industry demand. This program prepares graduates with practical healthcare and patient support skills for long-term career opportunities in healthcare and community care settings.
C $41,600.00
Data source: Job Bank Canada.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
What You Need to Get Started
Applicants must meet the admission requirements and complete the enrollment process before starting the program. Our admissions team will guide you through each step.
- Grade 12 or equivalent, or Mature Student Status
- Proof of English Proficiency (If English is not your first language)
- Admission Interview
- Minimum Age of 18
- NACC Technical Literacy Exam
- Medical Certificate (Immunization Form)
- Clear Police Check
- Signed Disclaimer for Working with Vulnerable Sectors
- N95 Mask Fitting
CAREER OUTLOOK
Launch Your Career as a Personal Support Worker
The PSW Program is accredited by NACC, ensuring your credentials meet the highest industry standards. As an accredited program, you’ll receive:
- Comprehensive, hands-on training
- Industry-recognized certification
- Real-world experience to ensure job readiness
- Access to a strong network of healthcare professionals
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