ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

PSW BRIDGING PROGRAM

 

 

Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Equivalent (foreign credentials must be translated into English and compared for Grade 12 equivalency by a recognized organization)

Certificate and/or Diploma and/or Degree in:

  • Health Care Aide – Canadian Graduate
  • Home Support Worker – Canadian Graduate
  • Personal Support Worker – Canadian Graduate
  • Nurse or Registered Nurse – Domestic or Foreign Trained with Degree in Nursing
  • Practical Nurse: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN); Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Domestic or Foreign Trained

Transcripts from all Adult Education Institutions

English Second Language (ESL) requirements:

  • Technical Literacy Exam (refer to Section II-2 – Technical Literacy Exam)

OR

  • IELTS – International English Language Testing Services – Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each(if available)

OR

  • TOEFL – Internet based (iBT) – overall 80, with the minimum in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20(If available)

Successfully score an 11 or more on the Wonderlic SLE (Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities approved test) for Mature Students, 18 years old and above

Medical Certificate (Immunization Form) is required, indicating that the applicant is fit to complete all components of the program and has up-to-date immunization status. Immunization for Hepatitis B for non-immune applicants is recommended

A signed “Disclaimer for Students in Programs Leading to Work with Vulnerable Sectors”. Students must provide a Canada wide Police Clearance of Criminal Record, including Vulnerable Sector check, within 30 business days of starting school. Individuals who have a criminal record may be unable to participate in the clinical placement and therefore will be unable to graduate

 

 

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