Healthcare Support Worker

If you are interested in more information about any of our programs, please fill out our registration form and one of our staff members will get back to you during business hours.  You can also call us directly at (905) 873-2200.

Please note:  if English is your second language, we require a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 6 to enter our programs.

Suitable For

Individuals age 19+ with an interest in working in a healthcare support role

Fees & Eligibility

Tuition is FREE.

  • Ontario resident
  • Must have a valid Social Insurance Number
  • ESL learners must have a minimum CLB level 5+/6
  • Able to commit to the entire duration of the 5-week program
  • Basic computer knowledge (Internet, email)

Please Note

Next session: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9 am – 1 pm, May 7 – May 29, 2024.

About This Course

This program is designed to prepare learners for entry into healthcare support jobs such as: Healthcare Aide, Support Services Aide, Dietary Aide, Orderly, Patient Care Aide, Recreation Aide, etc.

The program is also suitable for preparing learners for further education and training opportunities in healthcare support occupations such as: Social Service Worker–Gerontology, PSW, Clinical Assistant, LTC Cook Apprenticeship, LTC Administrative Assistant, OT/PT Assistant, Recreation-Gerontology, etc.

  • Learn valuable industry knowledge and build essential skills for healthcare employment
  • Tuition FREE, Part-time: 5-week program, Tuesday & Wednesday mornings, in Milton
  • Instructor-led, in-person classes
  • Opportunity to earn FREE Certificates and build your Employment Portfolio:
    • Eating Assistance
    • Credible Sources for Health Information
    • Person-Centered Language
    • Caring for Persons with Dementia
    • Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC)
    • First Aid/CPR
    • Safe Food Handler & more…

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