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.
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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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
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.
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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Verified Reviews
I came to Canada inspired to care for others after my mother passed. The Personal Support Worker program provided hands-on training and supportive instructors. During my placement at Chateau Park Long Term Care, I applied my skills, received a job offer, and now honour my mother by helping others daily.
Mhoonom N.I came to Canada from Ghana and struggled to find work. Enrolling in the Personal Support Worker Hybrid program gave me flexibility, hands-on training, and incredible support from faculty and staff. Thanks to Anderson, I completed my internship, quickly secured employment, and now proudly work at multiple healthcare facilities.
Trisa M.As a mom on maternity leave, the blend of online classes, hands-on labs, and clinical placements helped me gain confidence and real-world experience. The faculty were supportive every step of the way. After completing my program, I was thrilled to be hired at Franklin Gardens and later at Mennonite Homes in Leamington.
Daisy C.I come from a hospitality background but wanted to make a more direct impact on people's lives, which led me to the PSW program. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the hands-on practice was invaluable. After graduating, I'm excited to start my PSW role at Maple Manor in Tillsonburg.
Paras C.Get Your Custom Program Information Package
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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.
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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