The Personal Support Worker - International Postgraduate Certificate at Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is designed for individuals passionate about providing essential, person-centered care across the lifespan. In this program, you will develop the critical knowledge, attitudes, and skills required to support clients and their families in diverse healthcare settings, including long-term care, community, and hospital environments. You will explore foundational concepts in supportive care theory, structure and function of the human body, and professional practice, preparing you to make a tangible difference in the lives of those you serve. This program is ideal for those seeking to enter a rewarding and in-demand healthcare profession.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over one year, integrating theoretical learning with extensive experiential opportunities. You will engage in practical application of skills through campus clinicals and field placements, working alongside interprofessional healthcare teams. Key areas of study include infection control, body mechanics, safety techniques, and assisting clients with personal care and daily living activities, with specialized modules in mental health, dementia care, and palliative and community care. You will graduate with the confidence and competence to provide professional, accountable, and client-centered support, ready for entry-level Personal Support Worker roles.