Launch a meaningful career supporting people’s daily living needs—with job-ready skills, real-world practice, and coaching from industry-experienced instructors. Central College’s personal support worker certificate program is designed to help you step confidently into homes, community agencies, and long-term care settings.
Why choose Central College for your personal support worker certificate?
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Career-ready training: Hands-on labs and scenario-based learning that mirror real care environments.
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Compassion + competence: Build communication, safety, and documentation skills alongside essential clinical techniques.
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Guided placement: Apply your learning in supervised practice to gain experience and employer references.
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Flexible learning: Study options that fit around life and work.
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Student support: Resume workshops, interview prep, and job search guidance tailored to personal support worker certificate graduates.
What you’ll learn
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Foundations of person-centred care & professional ethics
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Safe body mechanics, mobility, and transfers
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Personal hygiene, nutrition, and infection prevention
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Cognitive and mental health support strategies
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Palliative and end-of-life comfort care
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Documentation, reporting, and teamwork in interprofessional settings
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Cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care
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Digital essentials for charting and virtual care
Outcome: Earn the Central College personal support worker certificate and be prepared for roles in home care, retirement residences, community support programs, and long-term care facilities.
Program format & placement
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Format: Instructor-led classes, skills labs, and a supervised practicum.
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Practicum: A structured placement helps you translate classroom learning into confident practice while building your professional network.
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Credential: Personal support worker certificate issued by Central College.
Note: Specific schedules, hours, and placement sites vary by intake; our admissions team will share details for your chosen start date.
Admissions & next steps
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Connect with admissions: We’ll review your goals and confirm fit for the personal support worker certificate.
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Submit documents: Government-issued ID, education transcripts, and any required health/immunization checks.
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Secure your seat: Complete enrollment forms and orientation.
Careers you can pursue
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Personal Support Worker (home/community)
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Resident Care Aide / Attendant
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Supportive Care Assistant
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Community Support Worker (entry level)
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Client Services / Companionship roles
How the PSW certificate connects to other Central College programs
Level up or specialize after your personal support worker certificate—these options can broaden your impact:
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Diploma Business Administration: Pair your personal support worker certificate with business skills to coordinate teams, scheduling, and care operations.
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Early Childcare Assistant Course: Combine your personal support worker certificate with early childhood foundations to support families and children with diverse needs.
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Hospitality and Tourism: Use your personal support worker certificate to strengthen service excellence, accessibility, and guest care in inclusive hospitality settings.
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Medical Office Administration Course: Apply your personal support worker certificate to front-office patient flow, EMR basics, and appointment coordination.
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NACC PSW (National Association of Career Colleges): Explore how our personal support worker certificate aligns with NACC PSW standards and competencies.
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Web Design and Development: Leverage your personal support worker certificate to build community-care resources, personal portfolios, or client-education microsites.
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Personal Support Worker Certificate: Stack advanced workshops on top of your personal support worker certificate to deepen skills in dementia care, palliative support, or mental health.
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Diploma in Project Management: Combine a personal support worker certificate with project skills to lead quality-improvement or community-health initiatives.
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International Business and Management: Bring a personal support worker certificate into global health support contexts and cross-cultural service programs.
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Project Management Associate Certification: Enhance your personal support worker certificate with a recognized PM credential for team lead or coordinator tracks.