PSW Certificate (NACC)
Graduate with a Personal Support Worker certificate using the NACC PSW curriculum pathway promoted by CanNorth College.
NACC PSW Certificate 23 Week Minimum Online Theory + Placement
PSW Certificate (NACC) in About 6 Months
Get the certificate requirements, 700-hour training path, 300-hour clinical placement details, and July intake information from CanNorth College in Markham.
23 wk minimum program length
700 total training hours
300 hrs clinical placement
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Certificate Details First
Built for students comparing PSW certificate programs, not generic tuition or funding searches.
700 Total Hours
The program combines 400 hours of theory and learning activities with 300 hours of clinical placement.
23 Week Minimum
The PSW certificate path can be completed in about 6 months, with part-time options available for eligible students.
Your Path to the PSW Certificate
A clear sequence from requirements review to classroom learning, placement, and graduation.
Start With Certificate Requirements
Admissions can review your education background, English readiness, schedule needs, and Canada status before you apply.
- High school diploma or equivalent expected
- No prior healthcare experience required
- Canada-status check built into the lead form
Learn the PSW Curriculum
Training covers PSW foundations, safety and mobility, personal hygiene, care planning, documentation, dementia care, medications support, and health conditions.
- 400 hours of theory and learning activities
- Live online weekday evening classes
- Hands-on lab sessions where required
Complete Clinical Placement
Complete 300 hours of clinical placement in real care settings, with placement support focused on Markham, Richmond Hill, Toronto, and nearby GTA communities.
- Facility and community placement components
- Experience in real healthcare and care-support settings
- Career-support guidance after graduation
From Inquiry to Certificate
Use the form to confirm fit before you spend time on the full application.
1
Check Fit
Send your details so admissions can review requirements and schedule fit.
2
Review Program
Confirm the 23-week minimum path, 700 hours, placement, and intake timing.
3
Apply
Complete the application steps and reserve your seat if the program fits.
4
Train
Finish online theory, hands-on requirements, and 300 hours of placement.
Need tuition details too?
Ask after you confirm the certificate path fits your goals.
Admissions can also explain
- Current tuition and monthly payment plan options.
- Better Jobs Ontario guidance for eligible applicants.
- Why CanNorth does not frame this as OSAP or free tuition.
- July intake timing and seat availability.
Ask Admissions
Certificate requirements stay first; funding questions are handled after fit.
PSW Certificate Questions
What certificate will I receive?
Graduates receive a PSW Certificate (NACC) after completing the required program hours and placement requirements.
How long is the PSW certificate program?
The current program page lists a 23-week minimum. Students commonly describe the path as about 6 months, depending on schedule and completion requirements.
Is the PSW certificate fully online?
No. Theory classes can be live online, but clinical placement and some hands-on lab requirements must be completed in person.
How many hours are required?
The verified PSW program path lists 700 total hours: 400 hours of theory and learning activities plus 300 hours of clinical placement.
Can I ask about tuition or payment plans?
Yes. This certificate page focuses on program requirements first, but admissions can also explain tuition, monthly payment plans, and Better Jobs Ontario guidance for eligible applicants.
Certificate Track
Confirm Your PSW Certificate Fit
Get requirements, schedule, placement, and July intake details before you apply.
- PSW Certificate (NACC)
- 23-week minimum, about 6 months
- 700 total hours, including 300-hour placement
- Live online theory plus in-person placement