The Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate program prepares graduates to provide supportive care to individuals across their lifespan by assisting them with their activities of daily living, including clients experiencing cognitive impairment, physical disability, and mental health challenges.

The range of services provided by Personal Support Workers depend upon the individual needs of each person they support and may include personal care such as dressing, personal hygiene, mobility and other routine activities of living in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, home management such as shopping, light house cleaning and meal preparation, family responsibilities such as routine care giving to children and assisting with social and recreational activities.

AIMS College PSW program is based upon the NACC’s (National Association of Career Colleges’) Ontario Personal Support Worker Training Standard released in October 2014.

Knowledge and Skills gained

As front line workers, Personal Support Workers must develop a broad range of abilities beyond dexterity skills. They must provide not only for the comfort, safety and well-being of their clients, but also demonstrate sensitivity and respect for those in their care. The attitude, abilities and approach of the PSW are critical to the well-being and health of the people they support.

Graduates may find employment in a variety of care settings including:

• Long-term care facilities
• Home care services giving care to clients living in their own homes in the community
• Supportive housing settings including senior’s apartments and retirement homes
• Group homes
• Hospitals
• Adult day programs
• Educational facilities

Clinical laboratory testing plays a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Medical Laboratory Technicians are trained to work under the supervision of a Technologist to conduct routine diagnostic tests, as well as set up, clean and maintain medical laboratory equipment. As a Medical Laboratory Technician you will be responsible to collect blood, tissue and other samples from patients, as well as log patient samples and prepare them for testing. You will perform laboratory procedures such as preparing specimens for testing, preparing culture media and stock solutions, and recognizing problems and errors in lab procedures. Medical Laboratory Technicians use automated equipment and computerized instruments capable of performing a number of tests simultaneously, as well as microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment.

Medical Office Administrators perform a variety of secretarial and administrative duties in doctor's offices, hospitals, medical clinics and other medical settings. As a Medical Office Administrator, you will be the first person to meet and greet patients and staff upon entering the clinic. You will be required to possess a friendly and welcoming attitude with excellent communication skills. Medical Office Administrators are responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical duties necessary to run an organization efficiently. You serve as basis of communication within the office, as well as plan and schedule meetings and appointments, organize and maintain documents and files, manage projects, conduct research, and provide information by use of telephone, email, and postal service.

Working within a medical office, Medical Office Administrators may be required to transcribe dictation and assist physicians or medical staff with reports, and conference proceedings. Most medical office staffs need to be familiar with insurance rules, billing practices, and hospital or laboratory procedures according to their province.

Throughout the Personal Support Worker program students will focus mainly on caring for elderly patients.  Topics such as abuse and safety, cognitive impairment, mental health issues and personal hygiene will be covered, along with the importance of interpersonal skills and respecting individuality of clients.  Areas in childcare and assisting new mothers and newborns will also be taught.  Anderson College students have the advantage of working within our fully equipped simulated hospital room and practical nursery room.  With equipments ranging from wheelchairs, hoyer lifts and functioning hospital beds, students will have all the hands on practice needed to feel comfortable and confident when approaching their clinical practice and seeking employment after graduation. 

The Pharmacy Technician diploma program at Anderson College’s Mississauga campus has been awarded the status of Provisional Accreditation by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). This means that our graduates (and only graduates from other CCAPP programs) are eligible to become registered Pharmacy Technicians in Ontario.

We also offer the Pharmacy Assistant program which shorter in length.

The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in either retail, industrial or institutional pharmacy settings. The program is a College level program approved by The Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities. Through comprehensive learning objectives and practical hands-on training, graduates of this program will be technically qualified to provide superior pharmacy technician performance.

Students in the Pharmacy Technician Diploma program will combine theoretical classroom learning with practical hands-on training, ensuring that they are both well versed in all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry and equipped with the confidence needed to step into the workplace upon graduation.

 

The Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma program has been designed to provide students with a strong foundation to work under the supervision of a Physiotherapist.

Current trends in Healthcare restructuring have resulted in shorter hospital stays and more outpatient rehabilitation. Some tasks formerly performed by Physiotherapists are now being delegated to Assistants in an effort to further reduce costs.

The demand for Physiotherapist Assistants is expected to increase over the next few years.

Inclusive of an 11-week clinical placement period, the program provides well-rounded combination of theory instruction and practical training of which the student can continually develop and apply their knowledge to skilled tasks and proper assessment procedures.

Our Community Services Worker diploma program prepares students for a rewarding career as an advocate and supporter of community members with personal and/or social problems. Successful graduates of our program will have the skills and qualifications to connect their clients with the social, health and mental assistance services that will improve their quality of life and encourage a better integration into the community.

Our Community Services Worker diploma program covers a wide range of topics that are essential to having a career in the healthcare industry.  Students gain a core knowledge of psychology, acquire assessment, interview and counselling skills, practice team work and report writing and much more. Successful graduates can look forward to careers in a number of different sectors, including Aboriginal outreach, addictions counselling, crisis intervention, institutional and non-institutional health and social services and many more.

Medical and Healthcare facilities require good management to keep them running smoothly. The term 'medical and health administration' encompasses all individuals who plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the delivery of healthcare. Medical and health services personnel include specialists and generalists. Specialists are in charge of specific clinical departments or services, while generalists manage or help.  Manage an entire facility or system. The structure and financing of healthcare is changing rapidly. Future CBC medical and health services personnel must be prepared to deal with regulated healthcare delivery systems, technological innovations, an increasingly complex environment, and an increased focus on preventive care. They will be called upon to improve efficiency in healthcare facilities and the quality of the healthcare provided. Increasingly, medical and health services managers will work in organizations in which they must optimize efficiency of a variety of interrelated services, for example, those ranging from inpatient care to outpatient follow-up care. Employment opportunities include residential care facilities and practitioners' offices, clinics and health care facilities.

Community Services Workers provide many types of assistance to people in the community, from determining eligibility for welfare and health programs and counselling on child care to helping clients with physical and mental problems and those involved in drug and substance abuse. They help determine and locate appropriate social service agencies such as those providing health care and physical and mental rehabilitation.

Working under the direction and supervision of nurses, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other professionals, and depending upon the type of work assignment, they may be a member of a treatment team made up of other Community Services Workers and health professionals, or they may work on their own with little supervision.

In just 39 weeks students can start a satisfying career in this field.

Students receive:

• Official CPI:  Non-Violent Crisis Intervention® (NVCI) Training
• CPR/First Aid Training
• Field trips to multiple community agencies
• Free Microsoft Office Professional Plus, DreamSpark Standard and Office 8

The healthcare field is fast-moving and incredibly rewarding.  The industry relies heavily on strong administrative staff to ensure the best healthcare for patients.  Medical Office Assistants are usually organized, detail-oriented, professional and team players.       

In just 38 weeks students can start their new and rewarding careers in the healthcare field. 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Students receive:

• 1 month internship! 
• Anatomy lab tour to the University of Guelph 
• Training on electronic healthcare records 
• Free Microsoft Office, DreamSpark Standard and Office 8 Upgrade

Employment Opportunities: This fantastic program qualifies graduates for careers such as Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical Billing Clerk, Medical Billing Secretary, Medical Office Administrator, Medical Receptionist, Clinical Assistant, Ward Secretary and Booking Clerk – ­to name a few.   

Our 16 weeks Occupational Therapy Assistant program is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for Occupational Therapy Assistant positions in hospitals, private rehabilitation clinics, rehabilitation centres, and long-term care facilities, retirement homes and other settings that provide rehabilitation services. This program provides an overview of the theory, principles, and practices of the Occupational Therapy Assistant.

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) program at triOS prepares students with all the administrative and clinical knowledge and skills required to be successful in this field.    

In only 31 weeks students can start their new and rewarding careers in the healthcare field. 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Students receive:

• National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) approved curriculum 
• Classrooms that stimulate real-world healthcare settings, including hospital beds, wheel chairs and other required equipment 
• Clinical work practicum in a community and long-term care facility  
• Free Microsoft Office, DreamSpark Standard and Office 8 Upgrade

Employment Opportunities: This exceptional program qualifies graduates to work for private and not-for profit homecare agencies. Some Personal Support Workers (PSWs) are self-employed. They may also work for senior citizens’ homes, nursing homes, and hospitals or provide care in the client’s home.

This program prepares students with theoretical and practical knowledge to be successful in the healthcare industry.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Students receive:

• 500-hour practicum placement  
• Anatomy workshop at the University of Guelph 
• canfitpro™ Personal Training Specialist certification   
• Membership with the Canadian Physiotherapist Association (CPA)  
• Free Microsoft Office, DreamSpark Standard and Office 8 Upgrade

This program qualifies graduates to work in settings such as hospitals, private rehabilitation clinics, rehabilitation centres, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, sports medicine clinics, community health care agencies and other medical settings.

We are proud to deliver a full-time high quality professional training program in Medical Aesthetics. The Certificate program objective is to provide a practical and working knowledge of advanced, non- invasive cosmetic and aesthetic theory. We concentrate on delivering advanced skin care therapies by introducing you to new technologies being used currently in medical clinics.This is a comprehensive program specifically designed for skin care professionals to enhance their current skill sets to prepare for the fast paced medical environment.

The focus of this program is to provide fundamental theory and practical components to ensure excellence is achieved while administering chemical peels, laser and radio frequency technologies, microdermabrasion and other medical aesthetics therapies to treat a wide variety of skin imperfections. It provides you with indepth and detailed client care and consultation as well as successful business  operations of a medical spa/clinic environment.

You are a caring person who wants to pursue a career working with families and individuals who are impacted by addictions. You want to counsel and educate people to make better choices in life.

Our Addiction and Mental Health program at CTS Canadian Career College prepares the graduate for professional and paraprofessional positions in areas of counselling and intake within correctional facilities, group homes, young offender facilities, emergency shelters, schools, youth and adult counselling facilities, mental health centers, and more!

This intense 52-week program presents the most up-to-date training methods delivered by highly qualified and certified instructors. The program is approved through the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation. A 300-hour inclusive work placement experience is included.

This 46 weeks diploma program prepares the graduate for administrative positions working in medical environments including clinics, hospitals, physician’s offices, physiotherapists and many more. Graduates will possess strong office administrative and computer skills combined with a basic understanding of anatomy, pathology and pharmacology. Graduates will use appropriate terminology when dealing with medical staff and clients/patients and will be able to assist medical staff with the care and administration of patients. Graduates will be prepared to produce transcribed reports and process computerized OHIP billing and associated documentation.

Employment in paralegal services is expected to have a very positive growth rate throughout Ontario. To help meet this growing demand, CTS Canadian Career College has worked with leading employers to develop and deliver one of the most effective programs in the industry.

Paralegals are trained to prepare legal documents, open and organize files, perform legal research and appear in court. As a result, this profession has become an increasingly valuable resource to law firms and businesses alike. By the end of the program, students will have learned the advocacy and research skills that will qualify them to interview and represent clients in Claims Court, Administrative Tribunals, the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice for provincial and criminal matters. They can also work in legal departments in government ministries, private corporations, trade unions and professional associations.

Students will gain valuable experience during a 120-hour placement arranged through the College. By successfully completing our program, our graduates possess the skills needed to pass the Law Society of Ontario licensing exam and practice as independent paralegals.

Health care trends continue to move toward more effective forms of home-based care for the elderly, as well as those facing post-surgery and illness recovery. As a result, the demand for personal support workers continues to grow. Graduates of this program are trained to excel in today’s challenging health care sector, within a community or an institutional setting, leading to jobs in hospitals, educational facilities, long-term care facilities, home-care, and adult day programs.

Upon successful completion of our 29 week program students write a comprehensive final exam set out by the National Association of Career Colleges(NACC).

The Pharmacy Technician Program at CTS College combines online distance learning, a campus-based skills camp and a work placement component to prepare you for career opportunities in the pharmacy industry. Developed under the counsel of the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP), our program is designed to prepare you to sit the Structured Practical Training (SPTs), Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) Jurisprudence and Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) qualifying exams. Successful graduates will be eligible to become a regulated pharmacy technician in Canada.

The online portion of the program features web-conferencing, instructor-led lectures and activities that promote interaction and collaboration with your classmates – all done within the comfort of your own home! Each semester finishes with an intensive 40-hour skills camp at your nearest CTS College campus, where you’ll put your skills into practice in a simulated lab environment with workstations. You’ll finish the program by participating in a practicum component in retail and hospital pharmacy settings, which gives you real hands-on experience that you can put right on your resume!

Get in touch with us today to learn more about our Pharmacy Technician program, including start dates, admissions procedures, financial aid options and more!

• 160 hours of hands-on practical experience
• Personal and group exercise training
• National certification test preparation for NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and Canfitpro
• Core focus on anatomy, physiology and kinesiology
• Nutrition and weight management instruction
• Business, finance and marketing skills
• Clinical training for medical considerations

• Medical office software applications and technologies
• Medical terminology
• Medical transcription
• Body systems and disease
• Medical emergencies
• Medical administrative procedures and workflows
• Medical records and insurance forms
• Medical inventory management
• Patient intake, scheduling, and coordination
• Diagnostic and medical procedures
• Medical billing including WSIB
• Written and oral communications
• Job preparation and career development
• Financial assistance is available for those students who qualify

The Community Service Worker program is designed for individuals seeking the knowledge and skills to enter the field of social services and draws upon the principles of sociology, psychology, and other social sciences to counsel and assist individuals and their families in understanding and resolving their personal and social problems. 

In only 56 weeks - 1.5 Academic Years! our Developmental Service Worker Diploma Program prepares you for a satisfying career working with people of all ages who have developmental disabilities. As a Developmental Service Worker, you’ll face the challenges and enjoy the rewards from advocating for your clients while ensuring they have the skills, resources and support needed to be involved, supported members of their community.

Career Opportunities

Developmental Service Workers have a number of career opportunities awaiting them. Many are employed by social service and government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centres, school boards, correctional facilities and other establishments.

As a graduate of our Developmental Service Worker Diploma Program, you’ll be qualified to work as an educational assistant, residential counsellor, family support worker and special needs worker, among many others.

Get yourself job-ready in only 32 weeks - 1 Academic Year! with Evergreen College’s Medical Office Administrator Diploma program. We’ll prepare you for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. With the demand for qualified healthcare professionals expected to rapidly increase in the coming years, there’s no better time than now to get on board!

During the course of our program, you’ll acquire the skills required of a Medical Office Administrator, including how to conduct patient medical histories, explaining treatment procedures and preparing clients for examinations. You’ll also learn to collect and prepare laboratory specimens for testing.

Get yourself job-ready just 31 weeks - 1 Academic Year! with Evergreen College’s Personal Support Worker Certificate program. We’ll prepare you for a rewarding career in the booming healthcare industry, giving you a well-rounded education and all-encompassing skill-building to succeed in your new career.

During the course of our program, we’ll prepare for a rewarding career as a Personal Support Worker (PSW), providing care, support and assistance to clients who are aging, chronically ill and/or have physical disabilities. As a PSW, you’ll assist clients and their families with the many tasks for which they require assistance, including meal preparation, hygiene, bathing, dressing and attending to household tasks that clients can no longer manage on their own.

Career Opportunities:

Successful graduates of the Evergreen College Personal Support Worker Certificate Program are prepared for long term careers in a variety of workplace settings, including retirement and nursing homes, group homes, hospice centres, day care centres and as self-employed PSWs for private clients.

You are a caring person who wants to pursue a career working with families and individuals who are impacted by addictions. You want to counsel and educate people to make better choices in life.

Our Addiction and Mental Health program at CTS Canadian Career College prepares the graduate for professional and paraprofessional positions in areas of counselling and intake within correctional facilities, group homes, young offender facilities, emergency shelters, schools, youth and adult counselling facilities, mental health centers, and more!

This intense 52-week program presents the most up-to-date training methods delivered by highly qualified and certified instructors. The program is approved through the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation. A 300-hour inclusive work placement experience is included.

Our Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technicians (MLAT) program will prepare you to apply for employment in a variety of laboratory settings. The program consists of theory, practical skills application, and practicum components. Upon successful completion, you will receive a diploma from the College, which will allow you to write the CSMLS/OSMT Certification Examinations.

Profile: Responsible; caring; interested in the well-being of others; strong communication and interpersonal skills; dependability; precision; detail-oriented; teamwork-oriented; striving for accuracy

This 46 weeks diploma program prepares the graduate for administrative positions working in medical environments including clinics, hospitals, physician’s offices, physiotherapists and many more. Graduates will possess strong office administrative and computer skills combined with a basic understanding of anatomy, pathology and pharmacology. Graduates will use appropriate terminology when dealing with medical staff and clients/patients and will be able to assist medical staff with the care and administration of patients. Graduates will be prepared to produce transcribed reports and process computerized OHIP billing and associated documentation.

Today’s paramedics are the highly-trained front line of our medical services system. This critical profession calls for candidates who possess equal measures of self-confidence, inner strength and unwavering commitment to helping those in distress.

Our Paramedic program provides the skills and knowledge you will need to practice emergency pre-hospital medical care and to function as an integral member of the health care team, assisting victims of accidents and illness, safely transporting patients and, if needed, continuing emergency treatment after arrival at a health care centre. The Paramedic program includes clinical and field placements.

Typical employers include non-institutional health services, provincial and municipal governments, hospitals, manufacturing, mining and other private sector organizations.

Health care trends continue to move toward more effective forms of home-based care for the elderly, as well as those facing post-surgery and illness recovery. As a result, the demand for personal support workers continues to grow. Graduates of this program are trained to excel in today’s challenging health care sector, within a community or an institutional setting, leading to jobs in hospitals, educational facilities, long-term care facilities, home-care, and adult day programs.

Upon successful completion of the program students write a comprehensive final exam set out by the National Association of Career Colleges(NACC).

The Pharmacy Technician Program at CTS College combines online distance learning, a campus-based skills camp and a work placement component to prepare you for career opportunities in the pharmacy industry. Developed under the counsel of the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP), our program is designed to prepare you to sit the Structured Practical Training (SPTs), Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) Jurisprudence and Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) qualifying exams. Successful graduates will be eligible to become a regulated pharmacy technician in Canada.

The online portion of the program features web-conferencing, instructor-led lectures and activities that promote interaction and collaboration with your classmates – all done within the comfort of your own home! Each semester finishes with an intensive 40-hour skills camp at your nearest CTS College campus, where you’ll put your skills into practice in a simulated lab environment with workstations. You’ll finish the program by participating in a practicum component in retail and hospital pharmacy settings, which gives you real hands-on experience that you can put right on your resume!

Get in touch with us today to learn more about our Pharmacy Technician program, including start dates, admissions procedures, financial aid options and more!

Our Community Services Worker diploma program prepares students for a rewarding career as an advocate and supporter of community members with personal and/or social problems. Successful graduates of our program will have the skills and qualifications to connect their clients with the social, health and mental assistance services that will improve their quality of life and encourage a better integration into the community.

Our Community Services Worker diploma program covers a wide range of topics that are essential to having a career in the healthcare industry.  Students gain a core knowledge of psychology, acquire assessment, interview and counselling skills, practice team work and report writing and much more. Successful graduates can look forward to careers in a number of different sectors, including Aboriginal outreach, addictions counselling, crisis intervention, institutional and non-institutional health and social services and many more.

Medical and Healthcare facilities require good management to keep them running smoothly. The term 'medical and health administration' encompasses all individuals who plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the delivery of healthcare. Medical and health services personnel include specialists and generalists. Specialists are in charge of specific clinical departments or services, while generalists manage or help.  Manage an entire facility or system. The structure and financing of healthcare is changing rapidly. Future CBC medical and health services personnel must be prepared to deal with regulated healthcare delivery systems, technological innovations, an increasingly complex environment, and an increased focus on preventive care. They will be called upon to improve efficiency in healthcare facilities and the quality of the healthcare provided. Increasingly, medical and health services managers will work in organizations in which they must optimize efficiency of a variety of interrelated services, for example, those ranging from inpatient care to outpatient follow-up care. Employment opportunities include residential care facilities and practitioners' offices, clinics and health care facilities.

Personal Support Worker Diploma Program (NACC Accredited) graduates are required to function in the traditional caretaker role at institutions providing health care, and community agencies which provide health care service and homemaking skills. In order to provide safe, effective, and sensitive skills in care giving and community work, it is imperative that individuals adopt a psychosocial approach to care. Sensitivity to the individual and their rights is central to both the theme of instruction and training of the Personal Support Worker. Safe and effective functioning requires the need to understand the legalities of the role of the worker, and the demand for a positive work ethic that is productive and constructive to the Personal Support Worker role. It is imperative that Canadian Business College graduates of the program understand their own strengths and limitations, and can interact and communicate effectively with clients, families, and Health Care team members.

Long-term care and support workers form the backbone of community and facility services. They are often the people with whom clients have the most contact and with whom they develop close relationships. The attitude, approach and abilities of workers are critical to the well-being, comfort, safety, and health of the people they support.

The Personal Support Worker program was developed as part of the Ontario Government's plan to reform long-term care and support services.

The goal of this Canadian Business School career program is to help individuals master the personal and occupational skills required to care for people living at home and in long-term care facilities.

Upon passing the NACC exam students are awarded their credential. A NACC Certificate and a PIN is also provided upon successfully passing the NACC exam.