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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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