Ontario College Certificate in Personal Support Worker - Pre-Practical Nursing Pathway

Lambton College

Become a valued member of the ever-evolving health care team in Canada as a Personal Support Worker who is in high demand in long term care facilities, retirement homes, home care settings, and hospitals. This program is designed for students who are interested in eventually applying to the Practical Nursing program. Graduates of the Personal Support Worker - Pre-Practical Nursing Pathway who have achieved a grade of B in all courses and have one year of work experience as a Personal Support Worker (or 1,000 hours) are eligible to apply to Lambton College's Practical Nursing program.

During this one-year certificate program, students learn how to provide care and assistance to clients of any age who have defined health care needs including help with daily living activities. Through theory classes and experiential learning opportunities - like simulations and clinical placements - students learn to make a difference in the lives of their clients by alleviating loneliness, providing empathy, ensuring comfort, encouraging independence, and promoting self-respect in all health care settings.