Competency Assessment
You are eligible to complete a competency assessment if you do not have Ontario PSW work experience and you are:
- internationally educated, OR
- Trained in Canada outside of Ontario and not eligible for registration through the Labour Mobility pathway.
You must have completed a personal support services education program outside of Ontario that was a minimum of 600 hours in duration, including both class time and practical experience time.
The competency assessment will determine if you have a set of skills that is equivalent to someone who has completed an Ontario program that met the requirements set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to issue a PSW certificate.
Documentation Requirements:
- A certificate or diploma demonstrating you have successfully completed a personal support services education program;
- A transcript from your personal support services education program;
- NOTE: If your certificate/diploma or transcript does not confirm your personal support services education program was at least 600 hours long (including both class time and practical experience time), you must submit other supporting documentation;
- Proof of language proficiency, if required in the Language Proficiency Policy;
- Government-issued Photo ID - a driver’s license, passport, or other government-issued photo identification;
- Headshot photo - for confirmation of identification;
- Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check;
- Name change documentation, if applicable;
- Letter of Standing – If you are currently or were previously registered with another profession or occupation inside or outside of Canada (excludes membership in a professional association).
For more details, please refer to HSCPOA’s Application Guide for PSWs.
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