Personal Support Worker Program — Hybrid
Prepare for in-demand PSW careers with flexible online and in-person learning, hands-on practicum, and meaningful patient care experience.
Your Future as a Personal Support Worker
As a personal support worker (PSW), you'll be a vital part of the healthcare team, providing hands-on, compassionate care for people navigating aging, illness, or disability.
From assisting with daily living to supporting emotional well-being, you'll make a meaningful difference in homes, hospitals, and long-term care settings.
What You Need to Know in 30 Seconds
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) Hybrid Program at Anderson College is a 27-week program that blends flexible online theory with in-person lab training and two supervised practicums — 5 weeks in long-term care and 3 weeks in community care. Students work alongside real care teams in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, retirement residences, and palliative care centres.
The curriculum covers personal care and hygiene assistance, meal preparation and household support, respectful person-centered caregiving, verbal and non-verbal communication, record-keeping and reporting, confidentiality protocols, infection prevention, safe body mechanics and lifting, common chronic illnesses, cognitive impairments and responsive behaviours, mental wellness, palliative and end-of-life care, grief sensitivity, and cultural considerations. Students also complete Standard First Aid and CPR training as part of the program.
Classes are small, led by instructors with PSW expertise, and backed by Anderson's 140+ year commitment to student success. Career services — resume building, interview preparation, and job-fair access — are available for life. Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify; our Admissions team is happy to walk through the options.
- Program Length
- 27 Weeks + 8 Weeks Practicum
- Delivery
- Hybrid (Online Theory + In-Person Labs/Practicum)
- Credential
- Diploma + Standard First Aid & CPR
- Funding
- Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify
- Career Services
- Lifetime, for all alumni
Why This Program Stands Out
Real-World Skills:
Hands-on experience in labs and practicums in long-term and community care settings.
Fast-Track Hybrid Training:
Graduate in 27 weeks with a mix of online theory and in-class training.
In-Demand Focus:
Prepare for meaningful roles in hospitals, long-term care, home care, and community health.
Leading-Edge Support:
Industry-expert instructors, a committed team with a 140+ year track record of student support.
Career Services – for Life:
Resume building, interview prep, job fairs – all you need to land your first, or next, career.
What To Expect
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27-week hybrid program, including two practicums in long-term and community care.
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Blend of flexible online learning with in-person lab training and real-world experience.
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Gain confidence and master essential skills to enter, or grow, in this in-demand healthcare field.
What You'll Learn
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Ask Your Admissions Advisor About Financial Aid
Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify
Admissions Readiness Hub
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; OR be at least 18 years of age and pass the Wonderlic Test (a Superintendent-approved qualifying test)
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) within 30 days of starting
- Up-to-date immunization, as per Ministry of Health requirements, within 30 days of starting
Career Outlook
For graduates, PSW job opportunities include:
- Personal Support Worker (PSW)
- Palliative Care Assistant
- Home Support Worker
- Respite Care Provider
- Long-term Care Attendant
- Special Needs Support Worker (Schools)
- Hospital Patient Care Assistant
- Senior Recreation Aide
- Community Support Worker
- Private In-Home Caregiver
The demand for personal support workers is high and growing, driven by Canada’s aging population, expanded home and community care services, and increased long-term care needs. As a PSW graduate from Anderson College, you’ll be equipped to step into meaningful roles that offer stability, flexibility, and purpose.
Where you can apply your PSW skills and qualities:
- Hospitals – patient support and daily living assistance
- Long-term care facilities – personal care, mobility, and emotional support
- Home care agencies – one-on-one support in private homes
- Retirement residences – community-based care and companionship
- Palliative care centres – end-of-life comfort and dignity
- Community health centres – assisting with health management and daily activities
- Schools (Special Education) – supporting students with developmental/physical needs
- Private in-home care – flexible, independent caregiving roles
Career pathway & pay (Ontario)
This program prepares graduates for roles classified under NOC 44101 (Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations). Median wage: $22.00/hour — Job Bank (Ontario), 2025.
Employment outlook: Good (2025-2027) — Job Bank, Ontario.
How We Prepare You for Success
Our programs are delivered in small-sized classes, by instructors with PSW expertise, offering real-world insight.
Hands-on training to apply skills and gain experience – in a PSW training lab and 8-weeks of practicums with potential employers.
Anderson is student-centred and has been a partner to over 150,000 students, over 140 years.
Career services team empowers you – resume build, interview prep, job fair connect - to stand out to employers - for life!
Alumni network access – from job leads to career growth though networking with Anderson grads and leading professionals.
Is a career as a Personal Support Worker right for you?
This three-minute online quiz reveals your strengths, communication style, and ideal career paths in healthcare. Get your personalized results now and discover whether pursuing a personal support worker program is the best path for you.
Take the Medical Professional Career Discovery QuizFunding your Personal Support Worker – Hybrid (27 Weeks) Program
Multiple financial-aid pathways — from government loans and bursaries to interest-free college financing. Pick the path that matches how you'd like to fund your studies.
Tuition Fees: For the most current and detailed information on program-specific fees, please contact our Admissions team directly; we'll be happy to discuss the details with you.
Financial Aid: We aim to make the financial part of this process as easy to navigate as possible. We're here to help and are happy to support as you survey your options.
Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career) may fund your PSW training — tuition, books and living costs for eligible applicants. Check if you qualify →
Please Note: Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
For detailed information or to discuss your eligibility for financial support, please reach out to our Admissions team.
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Still Have Questions?
This is a hybrid program, meaning you'll complete much of the theory through flexible online learning, paired with in-person lab training on campus and two hands-on practicums in real healthcare settings.
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Faculty
Experienced, industry-expert instructors who bring real-world experience to the classroom.
From the Anderson Blog
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Jan 9, 2026From Front Desk to Frontline Care: Alexa’s PSW Career Journey
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