Welcome To Hero Training Academy
NACC-Approved Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate Program in Brampton & GTA
Start your journey toward a meaningful healthcare career with our comprehensive Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate Program. Hero Training Academy provides NACC-approved training that combines classroom learning with hands-on clinical experience. Gain the skills, confidence, and compassion needed for real-world caregiving roles across Brampton and the GTA. This PSW program prepares you for opportunities in hospitals, long-term care homes, and community support settings.
About Hero Training Academy
PSW Program Overview – Comprehensive Personal Support Worker Training
Our NACC-approved 26-week Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate Program offers a complete blend of 400 hours of classroom theory and 300 hours of hands-on clinical experience. Through structured training, students learn essential skills in patient safety, mobility, hygiene, communication, and ethical caregiving. This comprehensive program prepares you for employment in hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, and home care settings across Brampton and the GTA. It also provides a strong foundation for those who wish to start a caregiving business or progress into advanced healthcare roles.
What You’ll Learn in Our Personal Support Worker (PSW) Course
Person-Centered Care
Deliver respectful, individualized care that supports client dignity and independence.
Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
Assist clients with everyday tasks, including hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
Safety and Emergency Response
Understand infection control, workplace safety, and how to act during emergencies.
Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Learn to provide sensitive emotional and physical support to clients and families.
Documentation and Record Keeping
Accurately document care activities and follow healthcare reporting standards.
Communication Skills
Build strong communication and teamwork skills for effective care delivery.
- Program Type : Certificate
- Program Mode : Hybrid
- Start Dates : Multiple Start Dates
- Financial Aid : Available
Enroll Today and Begin Your PSW Journey!
Admission Requirements for the PSW Program in Brampton and Nearby Areas
To qualify for admission, applicants must meet the following:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Mature Student (18 years or older)
- Proficiency in the English language (written and spoken)
- Successful completion of the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam
Career Opportunities After Completing the PSW Course
Graduates of the PSW Certificate Program at Hero Training Academy can pursue roles such as:
- Hospital Support Worker
- Nursing Home Caregiver
- Private Home Caregiver
- Home Support Worker
- Palliative / Hospice Caregiver
- Other healthcare support roles
- Long-Term Care Facility Assistant
- Community Support Worker
Job Placement Assistance and Support for PSW Graduates
Your success matters to us.
At Hero Training Academy, we proudly offer 100% job placement assistance for all PSW graduates. Our dedicated career support team helps you with resume preparation, interview coaching, and connects you to healthcare employers across Ontario.
Fast-Track PSW Program – Complete Your Certification Sooner
Get certified and job-ready faster with our 26-week accelerated PSW training.
This fast-track option equips you with the same in-depth education, hands-on clinical experience, and NACC-approved curriculum—allowing you to begin your healthcare career in as little as six months.
Detailed PSW Course Curriculum and Training Modules
- PSW Foundations
- Assisting with Personal Hygiene
- Assisting with Medications
- Clinical Placement (Community)
- Care Planning / Restorative Care / Documentation / Working in the Community
- Safety and Mobility
- Abuse and Neglect
- Health Conditions
- Household Management, Nutrition, and Hydration
- Assisting the Family, Growth, and Development
- Body Systems
- Assisting the Dying Person
- Clinical Placement (Facility)
- Gentle Persuasive Approach in Dementia Care
- Cognitive / Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries
Financial Aid Options for PSW Students in Ontario
We believe finances should never hold you back from pursuing your dream career. Hero Training Academy offers a variety of financial aid options to help eligible students cover tuition and program costs. Our admissions advisors are here to guide you through available funding opportunities and payment plans.
Take the first step toward your new career. Contact us today to discuss your financial aid options!
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Hero Training Academy offers a NACC-approved PSW Program, which means the curriculum meets provincial standards and is accepted by healthcare employers across Ontario. Students get a balanced learning experience through classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and real clinical placements. With 100% job placement assistance and a supportive learning environment, the program is designed to help students succeed from Day 1.
The Personal Support Worker Certificate Program is a 26-week accelerated program, making it ideal for students who want to enter the healthcare field quickly. The schedule includes 400 hours of classroom theory and 300 hours of supervised clinical placements. Students graduate fully prepared to begin their careers in hospitals, long-term care homes, and community support settings.
Yes. Although the academy is located in the GTA, the program welcomes students from Mississauga, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Bolton, and Georgetown. Many students commute or choose flexible hybrid learning options. The program is designed to support learners across the Greater Toronto Area who want a trusted, NACC-approved Personal Support Worker course.
Students participate in lab-based practical sessions, simulation activities, and two structured clinical placements—one in the community and one in a facility such as a long-term care home or retirement residence. This approach ensures students gain confidence in real PSW skills like mobility assistance, personal hygiene, communication, documentation, and emergency response.
To enroll, applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent or be 18+ as a mature student, demonstrate English proficiency, and complete the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam. Admissions advisors guide each applicant through the entire process to ensure a smooth, stress-free entry into the program.
Graduates can work in a wide range of healthcare settings including:
• Hospitals
• Long-term care facilities
• Retirement homes
• Home care agencies
• Community support organizations
• Hospice and palliative care settings
Students trained at Hero Training Academy are prepared for meaningful roles where they support clients’ daily living, comfort, and well-being.
Yes. Hero Training Academy offers 100% job placement assistance for all PSW graduates. The career support team helps with resume building, preparing for interviews, and connecting students with employers across the GTA. Many graduates secure employment soon after completing their clinical placement.
Yes. Hero Training Academy offers several financial aid options and flexible payment plans to help eligible students manage tuition and program costs. Advisors work closely with students to explore funding opportunities so finances do not become a barrier to starting their healthcare career.
Yes. The program is delivered in a hybrid mode, combining online theory sessions with in-person lab training and clinical placements. This format is ideal for students balancing work, family responsibilities, or commuting from outside Brampton and Mississauga.
Students learn essential caregiving skills such as assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, medication support, documentation, safety procedures, and palliative care. The program also builds critical soft skills like communication, empathy, teamwork, and professional ethics — all of which are necessary to succeed as a Personal Support Worker in Ontario.