Humber’s Personal Support Worker certificate program gives you the skills you need for a career in this in-demand healthcare field. 

Begin a rewarding career helping people in need such as the elderly, the chronically ill and people with physical disabilities.

This program is designed in collaboration with industry, ensuring you are learning current and relevant material. 

You will learn:

• developmental stages across the lifespan, and the communication and interpersonal skills needed for effective client relationships
• essentials of providing personal care, applying mobility techniques (lifting and transferring clients), and household management and safety
• key issues of mental health disorders
• skills in dealing with common medical conditions including facilitating rehabilitation exercises and assisting with medications

Work Placement

Two unpaid work placements take place in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). 

In Semester 1, the practicum is completed in a controlled lab environment for six hours per week. 

In Semester 2, the practicum is completed at a variety of agencies and facilities.

Hours and number of days per week vary depending on the type of facility and shifts assigned; most range from seven to eight hours per day or evening. 

Students begin placement in the first week of January.

Placements give you valuable first-hand experience which will serve you well when beginning your career.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Proof of English Language Proficiency
• Passport or Visa Documents

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
  • Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above

India:

• All India Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate
• Year 12 State Board Exams
• With a minimum grade of 70 or above in required program subjects.

China:

• The National Senior High School Examination with a minimum grade of 65% or C in relevant subjects (School Leaving Certificate).
• Graduation Certificate awarded by senior (upper) middle school; may be academic or vocationally oriented with a minimum of C or 65% in relevant subjects.
• Matriculation Examination with a minimum mark of 490.

Iran:

• Diplom-Metevaseth/National High School Diploma with a minimum grade of 12 in required program subjects

Equipment & Device Requirements

Semester 1