College Certificate – Personal Support Worker – International (11651)

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate program prepares students to deliver person-centered care across the lifespan as members of interprofessional healthcare teams in long-term care, community, and hospital environments. Students learn to assist clients with daily living activities—including personal care, home management, and nutrition—while maintaining a safe environment for those with responsive behaviors, injury risks, or end-of-life care needs. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experiential learning, including access to the Living Classroom model, which integrates classroom study with real-life experiences in long-term care and retirement settings. Graduates also earn provincially recognized certificates in specialized care areas.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 80.0

• PTE: 53.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.