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Certificate in Personal Support Worker Northern College - Haileybury Campus Northern College - Haileybury Campus, Canada

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CAD 16372

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Personal support workers are unregulated health care providers. They work under the supervision of a regulated health professional, supervisor, or in the supported independent living environment under the direction of the client. They provide clearly identified personal care, routine activities of daily living and home management services, by following care/service plans and established policies and procedures. Personal support workers are responsible for their work to their clients and to their employers. Workers providing long term care and support services form the backbone of both community and facility services. They are often the people with whom clients/consumers have the most contact and with whom they develop close relationships. The attitude and approach of workers and their abilities are critical to the well being, comfort, safety and health of the people they support.

Education to prepare support workers assists them to develop a broad range of abilities beyond dexterity skills, which emphasizes the value of their role and reflects true sensitivity and respect for the individuality of each consumer/client. This program was developed as part of the Ontario provincial government’s plan to reform long term care and support services provided to people living at home and in long term care facilities. The Personal Support Worker Program is a two semester program consisting of theory and clinical practice in both institutional and community settings

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 125.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma in PCB or equivalent, including the following required course(s):
    • Grade 12 English (C, M, U)

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
125 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16372

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100

Application Fee
(CAD)

10000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

Allocation of the 15 International Entrance Scholarships for Fall 2025 Intake


Scholarship Value: $2,000 per recipient


Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for the scholarship, international students must meet the following requirements:


1. Intake and Region:

  • Be a new international student starting in the Fall 2025 intake.
  • Students from all countries are eligible if they meet all the criteria in this document.


2. Regional Allocation:

  • A maximum of four scholarships will be awarded per region (Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa)
  • The remaining 3 scholarships will be awarded to eligible students outside the above listed regions if applicable.


3. Eligible Programs:

  • Applicants must be admitted to one of the Engineering, Technology, or Trades programs listed in Northern College’s Fall 2025 international program offerings. Examples include Mining, Electrical, and Heavy Equipment programs.


4. Payment Requirement:

  • Students must pay the full tuition and ancillary fees by the first payment deadline outlined in their Letter of Acceptance (LOA).


5. Exclusion for Domestic Tuition:


6. Academic Performance and English Proficiency:

  • Achieve a minimum average of 75% in senior high school or post-secondary academic studies.
  • Meet English proficiency requirements with a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 6.0, or equivalent scores in other accepted tests.


7. Scholarship Application:

  • Scholarships will be applied directly to eligible students’ Northern College accounts after day 10 of their second semester.

8. Revocation of Scholarship:

  • Scholarships will be rescinded if:
    • Any application documents are found to be fraudulent.
    • The student changes to a program not eligible for the scholarship.
    • Students do not enroll at Northern College anymore.

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