Seneca Polytechnic - Yorkgate Campus
1 York Gate Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Program Summary
The Personal Support Worker (PSWC) one-year certificate program is designed to teach students how to effectively provide care and assistance to clients and families in order to live fulfilling lives in their communities and in institutions. Students in this program will develop a broad range of abilities emphasizing value, true sensitivity and respect for the individuality of each client. They will also have the opportunity to participate in cross disciplinary and/or inter-professional learning opportunities with other members of the care and service team for example, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing and Social Service Workers.
- Personal care and hygiene assistance
- Household and family management
- Meal preparation
- Medical assistance
- Palliative and restorative activities
- The community
- Retirement homes
- Long-term care homes
- Hospital care settings
Academic Background
Minimum Level of Education Completed
Grade 12 / High School
Minimum GPA
50%
Minimum Language Test Scores
TOEFL
80
IELTS
6
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Listening
5.5
Speaking
5.5
PTE
58
Reading
10
Writing
10
Listening
10
Speaking
10
Duolingo
105
Program Intakes
May 2025
Open date
September 1, 2024
Submission deadline
March 1, 2025
September 2025
Open date
January 1, 2025
Submission deadline
July 1, 2025
January 2026
Open date
May 1, 2025
Submission deadline
November 1, 2025
Cost and Duration
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Program Level
1 year college certificate including a field placement
Program Length
$20635 CAD
Cost of Living
$90 CAD
Application fee
$15022 CAD / First Year
Gross Tuition
Other Fees
Books and Supply Costs Fee: $830 per year
Health Insurance Fee: $785 per year
Academic Technology Fee: $272 per year
Learning Centre Fee: $54 per year
Student Achievement Fee: $54 (one time)
Study Destinations
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