59 Education Programs for

The following programs are available for this occupation:

• Standard First Aid and CPR-C + Basic Life Support (HCP)

  Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics Inc.

  Full Time Online & In Person

  No prerequisites, will need to be able to pass a written test and phyiscal practical exam

• N95 Mask Fit Testing

  Front Line Services

  Full Time In Person

• Oxygen Administration

  Medical First Response

  Full Time In Person

• Mask Fit Testing

  ALERT

  Full Time In Person

• Health Care Provider First Aid and CPR/AED Course

  Medical First Response

  Full Time In Person

• Emergency First Aid and CPR-C + Basic Life Support (HCP)

  Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics Inc.

  Full Time Online & In Person

  No prerequisites, will need to be able to pass a written test and phyiscal practical exam

• CPR for HCP (BLS)

  ALERT

  Full Time In Person

  Cost: $65

• Blood-Borne Pathogens Training

  Occupation Health & Safety Consultants

  Full Time Online & In Person

• Basic Life Support (BLS/HCP)

  First Aid 4U

  Full Time In Person

  Cost: $70

  Recommend for nursing staff, care aides, medical,dental professionals

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

  Hand2Heart CPR

  In Person

  Cost: $55

• Basic Life Support

  Heart Niagara

  Full Time In Person

  Cost: $60

  This course is for those who already work in a healthcare setting

• Autoclave Safety

  Occupation Health & Safety Consultants

  Full Time Online

  Cost: $70

• Code White Training

  Security Guard Course

  Full Time Online

  Cost: $149

• Medical Terminology

  St. John Ambulance

  Part Time Online

• ASIST & safeTALK Training

  Living Works

  Full Time Online

• ASIST Training

  Mohawk College

  Full Time In Person

• Suicide Awareness Training & SafeTALK

  Distress Centre Niagara

  Full Time Online

• Personal Support Worker

  Anderson College

  1 Years Full Time In Person

  All We Need from You to Begin:

  • O.S.S.D. (Ontario Diploma and/or Transcript): Diplomas from other provinces or states must be assessed prior to registration
  • Valid Photo Identification: Driver’s License, Passport, Permanent Residence Card *Please note, Health Cards will not be accepted as photo identification*.

  Admissions for Mature Students

  If you do not have copies of your high school diploma or transcripts, you’ll simply be required to complete a pre-entry assessment.

• Introduction to Health

  Ogwehoweh Skills & Trades Training Centre

• Pre-Health Sciences

  Niagara College

  1 Years 2 Semesters Full Time In Person

  Cost: $4

  Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s): English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent Mathematics – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent Recommended Courses and/or Skills: These courses and skills may help you succeed academically in this program, but they are not required for admission. Biology – Grade 11 (C) or (U) or Grade 12 (U) Chemistry – Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U) Physics – Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U)

• Environmental Services Frontline Program

  Ontario Healthcare Housekeepers' Association

  Part Time Online

  Cost: $250

• Environmental Services Infection Control Program

  Ontario Healthcare Housekeepers' Association

  Part Time Online

  Cost: $600

• Laundry and Linen Technology Program

  Ontario Healthcare Housekeepers' Association

  Part Time Online

  Cost: $600

• Clean Learning

  Good Choice Cleaning Services Inc.

  Part Time Online

• Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC)

  Public Health Ontario

  Part Time Online

• Personal Support Worker Program

  St. Charles Adult & Continuing Education

  1 Years Full Time In Person

  • Grade 11 English, Grade 9 Math and Science

  • Benchmarks of 7 for ESL students

  • A sincere interest in working with the elderly and disabled

  • Physical and Mental Health clearance necessary to complete clinical workplace hours (lifting is required)

  • Eligible to obtain a criminal record check including “Vulnerable Sector Screening”

  • Up to date Immunization form as well as Flu shot • TB testing and Hepatitis B immunization is required at an extra cost

  • Maintain 70% in all module marks and 70% on final exam

  • Attendance is mandatory-available for day shift

  • Mature and respectful attitude-good work ethic-good communication skills

  • Ability to commute to classes and clinical placement

• Healthcare Aide Introduction

  Hamilton Literacy Council

  Full Time Online

• Pre-Healthcare Preparation

  Brant Skills Centre

  Full Time Online & In Person

• Healthcare Environmental Services Skills

  Contact North, Centennial College

  Part Time Online

• Personal Support Worker Program

  District School Board of Niagara

  Full Time In Person

  Demonstrate grade 10 level in literacy. This will be confirmed when you complete the Literacy Assessment during the interview stage. If you do not meet this requirement, we have other programs to support you. If English is not your first language, you should provide documentation indicating a Level 6 in all 4 areas (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). If you do not meet this requirement, we have other programs to support you. If you are not a Canadian Citizen, ensure you are eligible to enroll as a student with the DSBN by contacting the Welcome Centre 905.641.2929 ext. 54152 or welcomecentre@dsbn.org. Have a fitness level necessary to complete assigned duties including standing for 8 hours or more and performing a variety of duties (Doctor’s form will be provided). Provide proof of up-to date immunizations. Provide clear Tuberculosis (TB) test. Provide proof you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Complete a recent Vulnerable Sector Check-Volunteer (within 6 months). Attend daily and ensure transportation to and from school and placements and arrange daycare/childcare (we can help connect you to services if necessary).

• Personal Support Worker Certification

  Niagara Catholic District School Board, Continuing Education

  Full Time Online

  New students are required to meet with an Academic & Career Guidance Counsellor.

  At this meeting you will need to bring the following documents with you:

  • High School Transcript
    
  • Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Immigration Status
    
  • Two pieces of Government Issued identification

• Pathways 2 PSW Job Readiness

  Contact North, Good Learning Anywhere

  Part Time Online

• Personal Support Worker Pharmacology Certificate

  COLLEGE OF HEALTH STUDIES

  Part Time Online & In Person

  Pre requisite: Hepatitis B vaccine , Criminal reference check, TB skin test and proof of a certificate in Personal support worker certificate from a community college of registered private career college.

• Supportive Care Assistant

  Mohawk College

  1 Years Full Time Online & In Person

  Must be 18 years of age Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who have been granted refugee status in Canada. Legally entitled to work in Canada according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations English/French as first language speaker – proof of proficiency as determined by each jurisdiction. (Quebec Secondary III credits in language of instruction. Grade 10 English (most provinces) or college admission testing may be used as an equivalency. Visit English equivalences across provinces chart. ESL or FSL applicants – demonstrated English (IELTS 6.0*; CLB 6; CEFR B2) or French proficiency (CLB 6; DELF/DALF B2; TFI B2/650; TEF B2 (6); TCF B2 (4),

• Journey to Success in Healthcare

  NPAAMB

  Full Time In Person

  Cost: $0

  To meet minimum NPAAMB eligibility requirements you must be: A registered NPAAMB client (if you are not, contact your local YSO to schedule an intake appointment). Reside within one of the following catchment areas: Kitchener-Waterloo, Brantford, Hamilton, St. Catharines, or Fort Erie and Niagara Falls (proof of residency may be required). Self-identify as an Aboriginal person (status/non-status First Nation, Inuit, or Metis). 15 to 30 years of age at the time of intake/selection. A desire to learn, participate, and accomplish personal career goals. Out of school, unemployed or underemployed. Senior level high school or equivalent. Must be willing to participate in academic upgrading prior to and during program. If participant is a previous NPAAMB client, must demonstrate successful completion of prior interventions. Must not have received NPAAMB occupational skills training in the last year. If so, then the skills training must support the extension or enhancement of an existing action plan. Commitment to full attendance. Must be willing to accept 8-week work placement locally or outside city of residence.

• Personal Support Worker

  GELA CareerLink

  In Person

  Cost: $950

  Ontario Secondary School Diploma preferred OR Be within 6 credits of graduating and have compulsory English completed OR Achieve a minimum of 70% on the intake literacy test Must provide own transportation Proof of 2 doses of COVID 19 vaccine plus booster Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen Must have all immunizations up to date and provide proof 2 step TB Skin Test required for all students who are accepted Fitness level necessary to perform duties on clinical and community placements *If you are not currently working you may be eligible for Better Jobs Ontario Funding. Contact your local Employment Ontario Centre to find out if you qualify.

• Personal Support Worker (110)

  Six Nations Polytechnic

  1 Years 2 Semesters Full Time In Person

  Cost: $0

  OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including: Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent Grade 10 Mathematics, D (Academic) or P (Applied) level

• Personal Support Worker

  Mohawk College

  1 Years 2 Semesters Full Time In Person

  Cost: $4

  OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including: Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent Grade 10 Mathematics, D (Academic) or P (Applied) level Note: This program may require students to bring their own mobile computer devices (BYOD) to classes.

• Personal Support Worker

  Conestoga College

  Full Time Online & In Person

  Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or 19 years of age or older Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1270) For more information on preparatory programs, visit Academic Upgrading Note re: admission requirements English testing may be required.

• Personal Support Worker

  Fanshawe College

  Cost: $3

  OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream OR Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) OR Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) OR Mature applicant with appropriate preparation

• Personal Support Worker

  Niagara College

  1 Years Full Time In Person

  Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required courses: English any Grade 12 college or university or equivalent, Mathematics any Grade 11 college, university, or mixed level, or equivalent and Biology – Grade 11 college or university or Grade 12 university level.

• Personal Support Worker

  TRIOS COLLEGE

  Full Time Online & In Person

  High school graduation diploma, or Mature Student Status (for more information please refer to the program outline at the top of this page or speak to your education consultant).Clear Police Check including a Vulnerable Sector check. Up-to-date medical certificate indicating current immunization and free from communicable diseases. Completion of a Technical Literacy Examination to determine fluency in English. English Language Proficiency must be demonstrated through one of the following options: 1. NACC Technical Literacy Exam (passing score of 18) OR 2. IELTS – International English Language Testing OR 3. TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Internet based test (iBT).

• Home Support Work Training Program

  ParaMed

  Full Time Online

  Please complete form or contact ParaMed for details.

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

  Mohawk College Continuing Education

  Full Time In Person

• Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates & Diplomas

  Mohawk College

  1 Years 2 Semesters Full Time Online

  Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent or mature student status including: Grade 12 English college or university level equivalent and Grade 10 Mathematics academic or applied level or equivalent is recommended.

• Palliative Care Program

  Conestoga College

  Part Time Online

  Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older.

• Dementia Care

  Conestoga College

  Part Time Online

  Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or, 19 years of age or older with mature student status.

• Psychological & Social Implications

  Niagara College

  1 Semesters Full Time Online

• Orientation to Palliative Care

  Niagara College

  1 Semesters Full Time Online

• Nutrition in Health Care

  Niagara College

  1 Semesters Part Time Online

  Cost: $424

  NUTN1014 – Introduction to Nutrition OR NUTN1019 – Introduction to Nutrition OR NUTN1003 – Introduction to Nutrition

• Introduction to Nutrition

  Niagara College

  1 Semesters Part Time Online

  Cost: $424

• Intro to Pharmacology Course

  Niagara College

  1 Semesters Part Time Online

• Ethical, Legal and Spiritual Concerns

  Niagara College

  1 Semesters Part Time Online

• Comfort Measures

  Niagara College

  1 Semesters Part Time Online

• Palliative Care Communications

  Niagara College

  1 Semesters

• Overview of Dementia Care

  Niagara College

  1 Semesters

• Personal Support Worker

  Trillium College

  Full Time Online & In Person

  Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status NACC Admissions Exam PSW Student Questionnaire A clear CIPC with vulnerable sector screening NACC Medical Disclaimer Current immunization record, signed and stamped by a qualified medical professional, must include Hep B

• Medical Math

  Niagara College

  1 Semesters Part Time Online

  Cost: $197

• Caregiving Skills – Dementia

  Niagara College

  1 Semesters