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Duration

1 year

Tuition

$2,708

  Hamilton

May 4-May 4

Plus 1 other start dates

Sep 8 - Sep 8 2027

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Certificate

Year Founded

1966

Scholarships

yes

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) program at Mohawk College is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to provide compassionate and client-centered care across various healthcare settings. Through a blend of online learning, classroom lectures, clinical and lab experiences, and field placements, students will develop a broad range of abilities to deliver respectful and effective service to clients. This program emphasizes sensitivity, professionalism, and accountability in practice, preparing students to be integral members of the healthcare team.

Students will learn how to build therapeutic, trusting relationships with clients and their families, respecting diverse values and cultural practices. The program provides hands-on experience in simulated and real-life environments, including state-of-the-art labs, to apply problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management skills. Graduates will be prepared to deliver person-centred care, support clients with daily living activities, assist with medication, and contribute to holistic health care, including palliative and end-of-life care. The curriculum ensures that students understand their role in maintaining safety, confidentiality, and compliance with healthcare legislation, and they will be ready to meet the challenges of providing care in various contexts, from rehabilitation to mental health support.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.

What You’ll Learn

  • Apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work collaboratively with clients, families, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Gain hands-on experience through professional practice placements in healthcare agencies, guided by instructors and preceptors.
  • Provide care and support to a diverse range of clients, adapting to individual needs and situations.
  • Understand and apply relevant legislation, including the Human Rights Code, Child and Family Services Act, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Engage in real-world learning experiences.
  • Develop essential skills for delivering person-centred care in a variety of healthcare settings, ensuring safe and effective support for clients.

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Student Reviews (11)

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Mohawk College

Data preparation and machine learning

Amelia White

March 4, 2026

Graduated From

Applied Artificial Intelligence

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

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I recently finished the Applied Artificial Intelligence program at Mohawk College, and it was an excellent experience. The program does a great job blending core AI concepts with hands-on projects, covering everything from data preparation and machine ...

I recently finished the Applied Artificial Intelligence program at Mohawk College, and it was an excellent experience. The program does a great job blending core AI concepts with hands-on projects, covering everything from data preparation and machine learning to natural language processing and computer vision applications.

Mohawk College

Full of greatness and growth

Henry Zhang

Hamilton • March 4, 2026

Graduated From

not provided

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

Coming from an international student who graduated around two months ago. I went through the bridging programme at Mohawk and am now studying at Brock University in the Accountancy COOP programme.

PROFESSORS & PEERS

Carol and Patricia...

Coming from an international student who graduated around two months ago. I went through the bridging programme at Mohawk and am now studying at Brock University in the Accountancy COOP programme.

PROFESSORS & PEERS

Carol and Patricia’s accounting classes were like learning step by step with someone guiding you through all the tricky parts. The assignments and classes matched up perfectly and actually made sense. Most of the time, they even gave us extra materials just to make sure we fully understood everything.

Elliot’s classes were always fun and easy to follow. He has this way of breaking down complex concepts so clearly and straight to the point. Great guy too, with a solid sense of humour and a really strong professional background!

James’s auditing and business info courses were solid as well. I have great respect for the fairness and integrity he consistently demonstrates in his classes. My biggest takeaway from him is to always stay true and fair to others and, most importantly, to myself.

Personally speaking, the professors truly value teaching and genuinely care about their students.

CAMPUS:

The campus is beautiful, full of diverse vegetation, wildlife and plants, with the Royal Air Force of geese on patrol four seasons a year, and in summer, ladybirds casually land on your shoulder to greet you.

(However, in my last one or two semesters, the public hygiene and environment near the main entrance did take a hit due to some students’ careless and deliberate damage.)

The library is also an amazing place to study, I spent most of my time there doom drinking coffee from the Tims express and hustling my way through the course content.

I also like how they divided the library into three zones, the upstairs the talking zone, the main library area downstairs, and a separate ultra quiet space inside the library designed for those who need complete silence, all came with computer access for those in need. There are also other good spots on campus for studying, like the EA area, which is also quite nice, with accessible entertainment options.

As for food, the options are fairly diverse, though the taste and quality might not be to everyone’s liking. Still, with Subway and Tims around, it’s honestly not the end of the world.

My three years there were full of greatness and growth, wasn’t a top student, I failed courses, repeated years, and made mistakes. But I’m genuinely grateful for that time. I made great friends and learnt lessons far beyond the textbooks, from both my peers and professors, which truly prepared me for the future and the Canadian society.

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