College Certificate - Personal Support Worker (PSW) (C112)

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Personal Support Worker (PSW) program (C112) at George Brown College, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Applicants must possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or an equivalent qualification.
• Completion of Grade 12 English (C or U) is required.
• Mature students (19 years of age or older and without an OSSD) may take the Admissions Assessment for English or consider upgrading to achieve the necessary credits in English.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to achieve grades higher than the stated minimums.

Upon acceptance into the program, students must fulfill several special requirements:

• Completion of the Clinical Pre-placement Health Form and all mandatory pre-placement requirements, which may take up to 8 to 10 weeks to complete.
• Proof of medical records, including vaccinations (TDAP, COVID-19, MMR, Varicella, Hep B blood test reports/titres, and Two-Step TB Skin Test).
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Check renewed annually.
• Standard First Aid Certificate (renewed every three years).
• Basic Life Support certification (renewed annually).
• Annual flu shot and mask fit test (renewed every two years).

Students must submit all required documentation by the program-specific deadline to ensure compliance with health policies designed to protect clients and vulnerable populations.

Additionally, students are advised that transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases. For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

To be considered for admission to the College Certificate - Personal Support Worker (PSW) program, applicants must provide proof of English proficiency if English is not the first language in their country. The following English language tests and their respective minimum scores are accepted:

• George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program: Level 8
• IELTS (Academic): 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill band
• TOEFL: 80 (online), with a minimum of 20 in each skill band
• Duolingo English Test: 110 overall score, with a minimum production score of 90
• MELAB: 80
• PTE (Academic): 54 overall, with a minimum of 50 in each skill band
• CAEL: 60 overall
• Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency): 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162)

For applicants who do not meet the English language entry requirements, conditional admission may be offered, subject to successful completion of the required level in the EAP program.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.