PSW Program

Personal Support Worker Program

​​School Board Personal Support Worker (Psw) Certificate Programs in  Ontario

The Program                                 

Personal Support Worker (PSW) programs are taught by a certified nurse and consist 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.

​Eligibility & Access  

This program is for high school students who are under the age of 21. Candidates can apply to the Lambton Kent District School Board PSW Program by contacting Wallaceburg District Secondary School in Wallaceburg, ON at 519-627-3368, or emailing the program teacher lisa.zandbergen@lkdsb.net. Also, you can apply to the PSW Program using this link:

The Standards

Programs follow 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.