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Personal Support Worker Program in Ontario

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UMS Healthcare College, Toronto:
UMS Healthcare College is an allied health career training center situated in the Glen Park area of the North York district, just 10 minutes from Downtown Toronto. We provide a dedicated Personal Support Worker program. The course features 310 hours of clinical training, and students can avail of Day, Evening, and Weekend study options.

Accreditation & Membership:

UMS Healthcare College is registered as a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005, and we’re members of both the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) and Career Colleges Ontario (CCO). This gives our students the comfort of knowing that our college is held to the highest standards of accountability and honesty.

Why Choose UMS Healthcare College?

-  In-Demand Career Option
Personal Support Workers are in demand. With medical advances and an aging population, Canada will experience growth in the health care industry in general, and outpatient settings in particular.

-  Small Class Sizes
Our class sizes are small to ensure that each student get the highest quality learning environment and superior training.

-  Experienced, Qualified Instructors
Classes are taught by experienced, caring instructors who are specialists in their field and are committed to teaching students the skills that are in demand in today’s job market.

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Diploma Program:

Duration: 8 months / 310Clinical Hours. Day, Evening, and Weekend study options available
The Personal Support Worker Program at UMS HealthCare College is designed to prepare you for employment in a growing occupation.

Graduates who receive our PSW Certificate are trained to work in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, doctor’s offices and home health care agencies.

Modules / Learning Outcomes include:
- Assessing Client Needs
- Assisting With Personal Hygiene
- Interpersonal Skills
- Safety Hazards
- First Aid
- Basic Knowledge Of Medical Conditions
- Manage Ongoing Conditions
- Assisting Family
- Abuse
- WHMIS & Fire Safety
- Crisis Prevention Intervention

Location:

Located in the district of North York, just 10 minutes north of Downtown Toronto (south of Lawrence Ave. on Dufferin St. - just south of Glencairn Station, between Tycos Dr. & Wingold Ave.).

Email: Contact Us

Address: 213-2770 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ontario M6B 3R7, Canada
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2024-02-21 were from:

Scarbrogh; North York/Ontario/ Jane Street; Toronto; London; and more.
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Evergreen College, Toronto Campus
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated close to the intersection of King St. & Yonge St. in central Toronto, Evergreen College provides a wide range of diploma programs that prepare you for successful careers in fields including Business Administration, Pharmacy Assistant, Early Childcare Assistant, and Computer System & Network Specialist. Registered as a private career college, our Toronto campus is located only 1 minute from King Subway Station. Evergreen College also has campuses in Brampton, Mississauga and Scarborough, Ontario.

At Evergreen College, our small class sizes create a higher-quality learning environment and superior training. Our diplomas are “market-oriented”, meaning they have been designed to meet the real needs of the job market. Our Career Services offer Co-op / Field Placements to our students, giving them real-world experience which leads to successful integration in their field.

Our well-prepared instructors are experienced specialists in their field; holding advanced degrees and the working knowledge to assist their students. Our facilities (classes and labs) are equipped with the most modern equipment including new computers, servers and network devices with the latest software releases in each program of study. Our mission is to guide each student to success by imparting the relevant theoretical and practical knowledge they need, while building confidence in an ongoing support structure geared to meet the needs of the job market.
Career Diploma Programs:
- Business Administration in International Trading
- Computerized Accounting and Payroll
- Medical Office Administration
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Community Service Worker
- Personal Support Worker
- Early Childcare Assistant
- Computer System & Network Specialist
Metro College of Technology, Toronto
Courses / Programs
Metro College of Technology is a private continuing education institution in Toronto, Ontario, Canada which is well-known for our practical and advanced courses and programs, specializing in adult education. We offer a range of certificate and diploma programs in the faculties of Business and Management; Engineering and Technology; Information Technology; Healthcare and Legal Services.

The courses and programs represent cutting edge technology and the skills needed to meet today's dynamic job market are developed. Along with theory-based instruction, students receive intensive hands-on training brought by the instructor in the current job market, providing them with a unique advantage to secure a successful future, making our courses and programs rank as one of the best colleges in Toronto.

To graduate from a program with working experience, students must complete practicum (internship). To be competent for intermediate or advanced level positions, students are required to complete a co-op placement or a challenging project.
Diploma & Certificate courses include:
- Computerized Accounting and Office Administration
- Business Administration
- Hospitality Management
- Mechanical Engineering Design
- Civil Engineering Design and Technology
- CNC & MasterCAM Technology Course
- Programming and System Analysis
- Network and Database Administration
- Software Training for Data Analysts, Computer Programmers and Statisticians (SAS)
- Medical Office Assistant
- Personal Support Worker (PSW)
- Paralegal
Rhodes Wellness College, Vancouver
Courses / Programs
Providing industry-leading training since 1996, Rhodes Wellness College is recognized as a leader in Coaching, Counselling, Wellness and Life Skills training in Canada.

Our college campus is conveniently located in the center of beautiful Downtown Vancouver, BC. Rhodes graduates have the skills and experience employers seek. Employers frequently request our graduates because of the experiential nature of our training. Typically, between 80 and 95% of our graduates find work within the wellness, life skills, coaching and counselling fields within eight weeks of graduation.

At Rhodes, we use the experiential learning model - the process of actively engaging students in an authentic experience that will have benefits and consequences.

Students make discoveries and experiment with knowledge themselves instead of hearing or reading about the experiences of others. Students also reflect on their experiences, thus developing new skills, new attitudes, and new theories or ways of thinking.

Students are supported by on-site employment counsellors who will help them secure a practicum and achieve their career goals. We are dedicated to the belief that our success is measured by your success.
Certified training programs in Coaching, Counselling, Wellness and Life Skills:

- Professional Counsellor Diploma

- Wellness Counsellor Diploma

- Life Coach Diploma

- Life Skills Coach Certificate

- Life Skills Counsellor Certificate

All of the programs are taught experientially. This means hands-on training and practical experience in the community, giving you the confidence in your new skills and networking in the field to start your career.
The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton
Courses / Programs
Conveniently located in Edmonton, The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology provides a quality 2-year Captioning and Court Reporting diploma program. Captioners and court reporters are highly skilled professionals who can capture speech at speeds of 225 words per minute (wpm) and higher. Using an electronic shorthand machine and sophisticated computer technology, reporters translate a conversation virtually simultaneously to the printed word.

NAIT offers the only Captioning and Court Reporting program in western Canada approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) - a 35,000 member organization based in the United States. Graduates may broadcast caption live television an internet programming, write court trials and other legal proceedings, or provide CART services writing realtime in educational, corporate, or community settings.

Using electronic shorthand machines and sophisticated computer technology, students in our program learn to write and translate the spoken word simultaneously to the printed word at speeds of 225 words per minute and higher. Practical training is scheduled when the student has completed the 180 wpm speed level. Students will attend civil, criminal, and other proceedings with certified court reporters. They must exhibit professional conduct in the working environment and demonstrate mastery of verbatim shorthand reporting.
- 2-year Captioning and Court Reporting diploma program. Includes a 40 hour practicum (work experience placement)
GLOW Academy - Toronto, Mississauga & Kitchener
Courses / Programs
Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Toronto ON and serving the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), GLOW Academy provides quality training in Makeup Artistry, Hair Styling, and all areas of Aesthetics. We also have campuses in northern Mississauga and Kitchener ON.

We offer full-time, part-time, evenings and weekend classes with flexible schedules. Specialized cosmetology & beauty courses include Fashion Make-up, Airbrush Makeup, Hair Design, Lash Extensions, Nail Technician courses & more.

We believe that true experience and confidence is built within a practical setting, which is why we are one of the few schools that is excited to provide our students and graduates with the opportunity to gain an extensive amount of practical experience in industry events and our in-house studio.

There are endless opportunities when you become a GLOW Grad. From employment opportunities working for cosmetic companies in a multitude of scenarios, to becoming a self employed freelance makeup artist or even becoming a business owner.

All our programs have been pre-screened with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities as single skilled non-vocational certificate programs in compliance with the Private Career College Act, 2005.

Testimonial:
"The overall environment of the school is friendly and everyone is so helpful in achieving my career goals. I've learned a lot of great new techniques in all the courses I have taken so far. Great school! I would recommend this school to all."
Specialized Cosmetology & Aesthetics Certificate Courses:

- Makeup Artistry (Beginner)
- Advanced Fashion Makeup Artistry
- Advanced Bridal Makeup 
- Airbrush Makeup Artistry
- TV & Special Effects Makeup
- Fantasy Makeup
- Hair Design
- Bridal Hair Design
- Fashion Hair Design
- Hair Extensions
- Facials Certificate
- Lash Extension
- Spa Manicure
- Spa Pedicure 
- Relaxation & Hot Stone Massage
- Acrylic Nails
- Gel Nails 
- Single Class Certificates (3-8 Hours)
Canadian Tourism College, Surrey BC
Courses / Programs
Established in 1980, Canadian Tourism College (CTC) has campuses in both Surrey and Vancouver, BC. We offer Diploma and Certificate programs in the fields of Adventure Tourism, Hospitality and Resort Management and Travel and Tourism, among others. As the oldest privately owned and operated tourism speciality education facility in Canada, we take great pride in the quality of educational opportunities for its students and as importantly, its dedication to providing graduates with lifelong placement assistance and guidance.

In keeping with our mission statement - Creating Career Opportunities in a Changing World - Canadian Tourism College partners with tourism companies world wide to create international work experiences for our graduates. CTC is committed to the promotion of ongoing professional development in the tourism industry by adding new training programs every year. In addition to our on-campus programs, we also offer an online - Travel Agent Certificate with CITC's 3 Star Endorsement.
Diploma, Certificate & Online Tourism Programs

Course categories include:
- Hospitality Programs
- Tourism / Travel Agent Programs
- English Language & Tourism
- Adventure Business Courses
- Airline / Flight Attendant Programs
- Computer Digital Literacy