Step 1: Program Application Process and Re-entry Form

GENERAL TIMELINES:

September-January Program

- Applications open mid-April-August (Waitlists open once the program is full)

- Final Acceptance- Late-August (Please note, there are no late acceptances)

- Program Starts- The second week of September

February- June Program

- Applications open mid- October -early January(Waitlists open once the program is full)

- Acceptance- Late-January (Please note, there are no late acceptances)

- Program Starts- The first week of February

Application Process:

Thank you for your interest in the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO)’s PSW Program. Due to the high level of interest, we have introduced a new, multi-step registration process to ensure that all successful applicants meet the admission requirements outlined on our website.

Please note, you will need to complete the registration on a computer as the link does not work correctly on a phone.

At this time only Ontario Residents who are Canadian Citizens, Refugee Claimants, or Permanent Residents are eligible to enroll in the PSW program.

Step 1: Applying for a Spot- Please note. Applications for September 2026 will open mid-April.

Complete the application form: Step 1: Application for PSW Program -September 2026

Please make sure to upload all the requested documents when you complete your application form.

All applications will be reviewed for completeness, and those that meet the criteria will advance to Step 2. Please note, falsifying information will not be tolerated.

Step 2: Conditional Acceptance

Once we receive and review your completed application form, we will provide you with a link to the next step in the registration process and an application number. Please reference your application number in all correspondence as you move forward.

You will be asked to download the registration package, which includes a medical form that must be completed by your doctor or nurse practitioner. We recommend making an appointment as soon as possible to get this filled out. You will not be accepted into the program unless all paperwork has been completed and uploaded to your closest program site.

Additionally, there are Orientation Requirements for online modules that you will need to complete through CLRI- Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovations in Long Term Care and Care Passport. You will be required to upload certificates to provide proof of completion. The online modules will take approximately 3 hours to complete.

Please note that applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited in the program and if there is no room, a waitlist will be started.

The deadline to submit Step 2 paperwork for February 2026 is January 9th 2026.

Step 3: Final Acceptance

After uploading all your documentation, your registration form will be reviewed by our staff, who will then reach out to schedule an entrance interview prior to the course starting. Please bring all paperwork with you to the interview. Interviews will be scheduled at the end of January or August.

Keep your eye on our Facebook and website for updates on our program.

RE-ENTRY PSW STUDENTS

Students may re-enter the program if they are within a maximum of two years from their point of REGISTRATION and have achieved a minimum of one or more credits in the program. If longer than the two years, the theory portion of the program will need to be repeated; candidates should re-apply as a new student, see registration above. Registration is contingent on availability in the program. Students will be contacted a week before the start of class. Students wishing to attend the practicum portion of the program will need to ensure their Police Record Check and Medical Form is within 6 months of issue. Apply on the Re-entry Student Form.

Advanced Standing:

Advanced Standing in the PSW program is designed for individuals who already have experience working in the field of Personal Care, usually as a Health Care Worker (HCW), Home Support Worker (HSW), Health care Aide (HCA) or Unregulated Care Professional (UCP). Please refer to the tab for Advanced Standing