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If you are looking for a rewarding career where you truly can make a difference in people’s lives, becoming a Personal Support Worker (PSW) could be the right choice for you. 

PSW Program Information

The Personal Support Worker diploma program at Anderson College prepares you to enhance the lives of the elderly, those who need specialized care and those with physical limitations.

The externship portion of the PSW training program focuses mainly on caring for elderly patients and covers topics of abuse and safety, cognitive impairment, mental health issues, and personal hygiene. In addition, you will be able to practice the interpersonal skills which are essential as you care for and support your clients with dignity, kindness and respect.

In addition, you are trained in various specialized areas. You will also learn about childcare and assisting new mothers and newborns. In Anderson’s PSW program, you have the advantage of working within their fully equipped, simulated hospital room and practical nursery room. The equipment ranges from wheelchairs and Hoyer lifts, to specialized hospital beds. You will be able to get all the hands-on practice you need to feel comfortable and confident when caring for patients of all ages and abilities

PSW Courses

This is a partial list of the PSW courses and may be changed from time to time.

  • Assisting in Managing Ongoing Conditions
  • Assisting with Hygiene
  • Assisting with Medications
  • Assisting the patient’s family
  • Cognitive Impairment & Mental Health Issues
  • Household Management and Meal Preparation
  • Palliative Care / Hospice Care
  • Safety, Mobility, Abuse and Home Management
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • Vital Signs
  • Basic Anatomy & Physiology
  • WHMIS & Fire Safety
  • Cognitive and Mental Health Issues

Is the PSW Program at Anderson College Accredited?

The Personal Support Worker program at Anderson College is designed by the National Association of Career Colleges, and the training approved by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.


The Personal Support Worker Program is available at the following locations

  • Brantford, Ont.
  • Kitchener, Ont.
  • London, Ont.

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