Personal Support Worker Program

Accredited School Board Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate Program in  Ontario

The Program                                

Our Personal Support Worker (PSW) program consists of more than 700 hours of theoretical and experiential hands-on learning. Students participate, learn and gain valuable work experience in labs and clinical (co-op) work placements in the healthcare field.

The Teaching Team

Courses are taught by collaborative teaching teams that include regulated health care professionals registered with the College of Nurses and certified Ontario teachers.

​Eligibility & Access  

Candidates can apply to the Lambton Kent District School Board PSW Program by using the link below or by contacting Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School for more information.

The Standards

The program follows the Ontario Ministry of Education expectations, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Vocational Learning Outcomes, and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care industry standards.

More than 2,000 learners graduate each year from 21 school board- run PSW programs across Ontario.

The Impact

These cost-effective school board- delivered PSW programs provide the following measurable outcomes:

  • ​​  Students can earn credits towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma;

  •   Students receive additional certifications including First Aid/CPR and Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) and more;

  •   98% of graduates secure employment within 2 months;

  •   ​Graduates are current, competent, and completely prepared to start work in the healthcare field.

PSW Applicants

Please complete the form below to apply to the PSW Program at Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School.

Important Note: This is a secondary school aged program open to Grade 12/12+ students. Only those who are under the age of 21 will be contacted.

You may apply at anytime throughout the year.  Candidates will be contacted in May to discuss eligibility for the following school year.  Eligible candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. For candidates applying between June and August, you will be contacted if there are spaces available for the upcoming school year.

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