Become a Certified Personal Support Worker in Under 6 Months
Hands-on training with 300 hours of guaranteed clinical placement and a NACC-approved certificate trusted by Ontario's leading long-term care providers.
- NACC-Approved Curriculum
- CCO Proud Member
- Guaranteed Clinical Placement
- 700 Total Program Hours
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Our students train alongside Ontario's leading care providers
Too much theory. Not enough real-world care.
Many PSW programs stack the schedule with classroom lectures and treat clinical hours as an optional add-on. Graduates arrive at their first shift underprepared — and employers know it.
Theory-heavy programs
Long lecture blocks. Minimal placement. Uncertain readiness on day one.
Toronto Academy's model
300 hours of guaranteed clinical placement — built into the curriculum, not tacked on. You graduate already having done the work.
700 hours. Built for real care, not just a certificate.
Every hour is spoken for — from classroom foundations to hands-on lab practice to supervised clinical placement in real facilities and community settings. Plus CPR & First Aid certification.
In-School
400 hrs
Theory & hands-on practice. Classroom instruction combined with lab-based skill building on transfer, mobility, hygiene, feeding, and vitals.
Guaranteed Facility Placement
200 hrs
Supervised hours inside long-term care or retirement facilities.
Guaranteed Community Placement
100 hrs
In-home and community care with real clients and families.
Plus CPR & First Aid certification included.
What you'll actually be able to do
PSW Foundations & Professional Conduct
Scope, ethics, and how professional caregivers show up.
Safety, Mobility & Infection Control
Transfer techniques, PPE, and infection prevention in practice.
Body Systems & Anatomy Basics
The clinical vocabulary you'll use every shift.
Personal Hygiene & Dignified Care
Bathing, grooming, and continence care with respect.
Recognizing Abuse & Neglect
Spot the signs, follow protocol, protect vulnerable clients.
Nutrition & Household Management
Meal support, feeding assistance, and safe kitchen practice.
Care Planning & Documentation
Read a care plan. Chart clearly. Communicate with the team.
Family, Growth & Development
Supporting clients — and families — across the lifespan.
Palliative & End-of-Life Care
Compassionate presence in a client's most vulnerable moments.
Assisting with Medications
Safe medication support within the PSW scope of practice.
Cognitive & Mental Health Support
Person-centered care for cognitive and emotional needs.
Chronic Health Conditions
Day-to-day support for diabetes, COPD, heart disease and more.
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (Dementia)
GPA-informed techniques for responsive behaviors.
Clinical Placement — Facility & Community
300 hours of real-world care under supervision.
A career, not a certificate on the wall.
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Graduate with real clinical hours, not just theory, so you walk into your first shift with hands-on confidence.
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Earn a NACC-recognized certificate so employers trust your training from the moment they see your résumé.
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Train through an institution partnered with major LTC networks so you're learning today's real-world standards, not outdated ones.
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Complete certification in under 6 months so you can start your new career fast — without cutting corners.
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Build skills across the full continuum of care — from daily living support to palliative and dementia care — so you're prepared for any setting you step into.
NACC-Approved
DE 2022 curriculum recognized nationally.
CCO Proud Member
Career Colleges Ontario institution.
An institution built on real-world readiness.
Toronto Academy of Education is a NACC-approved, CCO member institution focused on hands-on training and a supportive learning environment — because the care your future clients receive depends on how well you were prepared for the work.
Real graduates. Real clinical hours. Real confidence.
The biggest hesitation we hear is, "Will I actually get hands-on experience?" These graduates did — and they walked into their first role ready for the work.
"Great experience! The trainers were knowledgeable and engaging. I learned so much from this PSW course. Highly recommend. The training materials were well-organized and easy to understand. The trainers were responsive to questions and provided helpful feedback."
Binti Wan
TAE PSW Graduate
"Good PSW program at Toronto Academy of Education. Instructors are supportive and explain concepts clearly. Practical training, CPR, and N95 fit testing were helpful. Placement gave real hands-on experience. Overall, a good course for starting a PSW career."
Jigna Valand
TAE PSW Graduate
"I recently completed the NACC Personal Support Worker program at the Toronto Academy of Education and had an excellent experience. The curriculum was comprehensive and truly prepared me for my new career."
Fabio Machado
TAE PSW Graduate
"I had a great experience with the PSW course at this college. The instructors were supportive and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in healthcare."
Sukhan Preet
TAE PSW Graduate
Join graduates who started exactly where you are now.
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Apply NowIs this program right for you?
This is a fit if you…
- You want a hands-on healthcare career — not just a certificate on paper.
- You're ready to commit to both in-class training and clinical placement hours.
- You want a NACC-recognized, employer-respected credential.
This may not be for you if…
- You're looking for a fully self-paced online course with no in-person or clinical component.
- You're not able to commit to completing the required placement hours.
Four steps from inquiry to certified PSW.
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Submit your info
Fill out the short form above — takes under a minute.
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Speak with an advisor
A TAE admissions advisor reviews your fit and shares upcoming start dates.
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Start training
Begin in-class theory and hands-on lab practice with experienced instructors.
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Complete placement & graduate
Finish your 300 guaranteed clinical hours and graduate NACC-certified.
The questions we hear most.
NACC-approved. Guaranteed clinical hours. Under 6 months.
Speak with a TAE admissions advisor about upcoming start dates and take the first step toward a stable, meaningful healthcare career.
NACC-Approved · Under 6 months
300 guaranteed clinical hours