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Certificate in Personal Support Worker Seneca Polytechnic - King Campus Seneca Polytechnic - King Campus, Canada

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CAD 17114

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 90 Waived

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This one-year certificate program is designed to teach you how to effectively provide care and assistance to clients and families in order to live fulfilling lives in their communities and in institutions. As a student of this program, you will develop a broad range of abilities emphasizing value, true sensitivity and respect for the individuality of each client. You 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.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Personal care and hygiene assistance
  • Household and family management
  • Meal preparation
  • Medical assistance
  • Palliative and restorative activities

Field Placement
As a student of this program, if you meet all the academic requirements, you will have the opportunity to participate in two field placements. Field placements are similar in length to an academic semester and typically involve full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid.

The Personal Support Worker program will provide opportunities for experiential learning through the hands-on skills lab and 2 field placements (facility and community).

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 25 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80.0  Minimum Listening - 20.0  Minimum Reading - 20.0  Minimum Writing - 20.0  Minimum Speaking - 20.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 58
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

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

  • English: Grade 12 (C) or (U)

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% 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

17114

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 90 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

20600 Per year

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

Check program website for more information about funding options.

Scholarships

Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries

Seneca offers various scholarships, bursaries and other awards based on both academic achievement and financial need. The values of the awards range from $50 to $5,000.
Learn which awards are accepting applications.


Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for an award, scholarship or bursary, you must be a Seneca student.


You must also meet the specific eligibility requirements outlined for each award. For example, scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement. This means that you must meet the minimum grade requirement to be eligible for the award.


Bursaries are awarded based on financial need. This means that you must meet the requirements for the specific bursary program to be eligible. In addition, there are some awards that are open to all students, while some are offered only to students in specific programs.


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$2,000 Entrance Scholarship for International Students in Canada

Come to – or stay at – Seneca Polytechnic and get a $2,000 entrance scholarship when you start a new program in January 2025 or May 2025.

And as a bonus, we will waive your application fee.

 

Am I eligible?

You are eligible for the entrance scholarship if you are in Canada with a valid study permit or Letter of Introduction (LOI) at the time of application and are applying to a full-time Seneca Polytechnic program, starting in January 2025 or May 2025.

You are also eligible if you are an international student who is:

  • currently studying in Canada and interested in a second program or starting bundled programs
  • obtaining or in the process of obtaining your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • currently studying in Canada in an eligible English pathway program
  • currently studying at Seneca and applying for a new program

 

Is my program eligible?

  • The entrance scholarship is valid for all full-time postsecondary programs that start in January 2025 or May 2025

 

How do I start?

You automatically qualify for this entrance scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Here is what you need to do:

  • Apply to a full-time program at Seneca through our International Web Application on or after July 15, 2024 – we will waive your application fee
  • Upload a valid study permit or Letter of Introduction (LOI) at the time of application
  • Confirm your offer of admission and you will receive a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from Seneca
  • Pay your fees by the due date in the fee notice to secure your spot
  • Complete any remaining steps to enrol at Seneca

 

How do I get the scholarship?

You will receive the $2,000 entrance scholarship and prioritized admission when you start a new program at Seneca.

The entrance scholarship will be deposited directly to your Student Home account after Day 10 of the term.

  • This is a limited time offer only for applications received on or after July 15, 2024 and is not retroactive
  • If you are applying to a Bundled Program or second program, the scholarship will be awarded for each new program
  • No cash alternative or substitution will be provided

 


 

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