PSW Education Programs not Recognized by HSCPOA

HSCPOA does NOT recognize the following PSW education programs in Canada. Our analysis shows overall PSW education program credibility issues, or where noted, the education program does not provide the minimum 600 hours of PSW education required for HSCPOA registration.

Applicants who completed PSW education within these programs, may only apply to HSCPOA through the ‘work experience only’ option under  Path 2: Employed as a PSW in Ontario. Path 2 requires a PSW’s employer to verify employment and confirm that the employee has a set of skills expected of a PSW. Note: Path 2 will close on December 1, 2027.

PSW Education School Name

Ontario

Arian Education Academy (under 600 hours of education)
Canadian Institute of Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (CITEM)
D Creators Academy
Heartland 
Unity Academy 

Québec

Academie Horizon
Centre de Formation Belvedere de Montréal
Clides Plus
Divine Rock Academy
Collège Essor 

Alberta

Allison College 

USA/Online/Other

Cardio Plus
Udemy