Personal Support Worker
Provide compassionate personal care and support to clients in homes, hospitals, and long-term care settings.
Credential
CERTIFICATE
Duration
1 Year
Credits
30 Canadian CR
Campus Location
Ottawa, ON (Main)
Study Format
Full-Time & Co-op
Program Overview & Objectives
Provide compassionate personal care and support to clients in homes, hospitals, and long-term care settings.
Offered through the Department of Health and Community Services within the School of Health and Community Services, this program provides students with direct access to Cannoga’s state-of-the-art academic resources, experiential learning laboratories, and comprehensive Admissions Services.
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Designed in collaboration with Canadian industry partners. View all Degree Programmes.
Hands-On Practicum & Co-op
Embedded terms providing direct workplace experience in Ottawa. See International Student Support.
Curriculum & Course Structure
Required core subjects, specialized courses, and capstone modules:
| Code | Area | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisite / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN 7001 | Core | Foundations of Personal Support Practice Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| GEN 7002 | Core | Human Anatomy and Physiology Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| GEN 7003 | Core | Personal Care Skills Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| GEN 7004 | Core | Health and Safety Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| GEN 7005 | Core | Communication in Care Settings Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| GEN 7006 | Core | Supporting Daily Living Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| GEN 7007 | Core | Dementia and Cognitive Support Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| GEN 7008 | Core | Mental Health and Wellness Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| GEN 7009 | Core | Community and Home Care Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| GEN 7010 | Core | Clinical Placement Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
Career Prospects & Industry Pathways
Graduates of the Personal Support Worker are equipped for high-demand roles across public and private sector organizations in Ontario and Canada. Learn more about Tuition & Financial Aid Options or connect with our Career Advisory Team.
Target Roles & Career Positions
Personal Support Worker, Home Care Aide.
Average Starting Salary
$58,000 – $74,000 CAD
Graduate Employment Rate
94.2% within 6 Months
Work Permit Eligibility
Eligible (PGWP Pathway)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirement:
High School Diploma. Minimum average of 60% in required courses required.
Minimum Admission Grade:
60%
Language Proficiency:
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 80. See International Requirements.
Estimated Tuition (2026–2027)
Department Faculty
Minnie Jones
Assistant Professor