Ontario PSW Education
You are eligible for this registration pathway if you graduated from an Ontario Personal Support Worker (PSW) program that meets the requirements set by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities to issue a PSW certificate (a diploma or certificate of completion).
This includes PSW education programs completed on or after July 1, 2014,* offered by the following Ontario education institutions:
- Indigenous Institution
- District School Board
- College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Private Career College
* If you completed your Ontario PSW education before July 1, 2014, and you have been employed as a PSW in Ontario within the past three years, you can apply through Path 2: Employed as a PSW in Ontario.
Documentation Requirements:
A certificate or diploma demonstrating you have successfully completed a personal support services education program in Ontario that meets the Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements;
A transcript from your personal support services education program;
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).
Approved Ministry of Colleges and Universities of Ontario PSW Education Programs
View Instructional Video: HSCPOA’s Path 1 – How To Apply
For more details, please refer to HSCPOA’s Application Guide for PSWs.
