Personal Support Worker Training

Online, certified training that strengthens your staffing and quality of care

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PeakForm helps you register for training as you need it, no need to wait, enrollment can start today!

Online, Flexible Training

PeakForm trains your staff around their work schedule for our PSW Programs.

Superior Training

PeakForm training provides one-to-one mentoring, local practicums, and is certified by NBHSA and Social Development.

Funding

PeakForm training may be eligible for funding, check with your local funding body for details.

Courses

A young man taking the Personal Support Worker Entry Level course on his laptop in his apartement.

Course

Personal Care Aide, Tier 2 (PCA)

Total Program Length: 20 weeks (approximately)
Includes: Theory & In-Person Lab Assessment  
Bilingual: offered in French and English

Personal Care Aide, Tier 2 (PCA) provides assistance to people in their everyday life. This training, delivered online and on-site, provides students with knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, and safe assistance to people receiving home care or living in a care home.

  • Students can work through the program from home, without needing to take time off from work.
  • One-on-one tutoring and support is available, or the instructor may initiate contact with the student or their employer to discuss progress through the program.
  • Once online learning is complete, an in-person lab is scheduled to demonstrate learnt skills to on-site instructor.
  • Upon completion of online learning and lab, the student will receive a certificate stating their qualifications as an Personal Care Aide, Tier 2 (PCA).
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Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Total Program Length: 54 weeks
Includes: Theory, Clinical Skills & Working Practicum

Personal Support Workers provide essential care to people by supporting their physical, emotional and social needs. This training, delivered in both classroom and on-site, provides in-depth knowledge and skills that increase safety, quality of care, and efficacy within home care and care home environments.

  • Students can work through the program from home, without needing to take time off from work.
  • One-on-one tutoring and support is available, or the instructor may initiate contact with the student or their employer to discuss progress through the program.
  • Online learning delivered in chronological segments. Learning is delivered in diverse formats and assessments to ensure understanding (70% passing grade).
  • Once online learning is complete, an in-person lab is scheduled to demonstrate learned skills to on-site instructor.
  • Working practicum. Hours worked within the care facilities will be tracked and reported on.
  • Instructors will work with employers to ensure that students are performing skills in a professional manner, and will assist and assess as needed.
  • When all requirements have been met, and program fees have been paid in full, the student will receive a program certificate stating their qualifications as a Personal Support Worker.
Course Details
A young female Personal Support Worker is helping an elderly lady stretch in her wheelchair.
A woman reviewing the Gap to PSW Program training course on her laptop at home.

Course

Gap to PSW Program (updates PSW-Entry Level to PSW)

Total Program Length: 15 weeks
Includes: Theory, Clinical Skills & Working Practicum 

Do you already have your Personal Support Worker Entry Level training and want to upgrade to a Personal Support Worker? This training provides the additional skills and understanding for PSW-Entry Level to become PSW.

  • Students can work through the program from home, without needing to take time off from work.
  • One-on-one tutoring and support is available, or the instructor may initiate contact with the student or their employer to discuss progress through the program.
  • Online learning delivered in chronological segments. Learning is delivered in diverse formats, and assessments to ensure understanding (70% passing grade).
  • Once online learning is complete, an in-person lab is scheduled to demonstrate learnt skills to on-site instructor.
  • Working practicum. Hours worked within the care facilities will be tracked and reported on.
  • Instructors will work with employers to ensure that students are performing skills in a professional manner, and will assist and assess as needed.
  • When all requirements have been met, and program fees have been paid in full, the student will receive a program certificate stating their qualifications as a Personal Support Worker.
Course Details

About Us

Who Is PeakForm?

PeakForm Health and Safety Academy is New Brunswick’s premier health and safety training academy. Our Personal Care Aide Tier 2 (PCA), Personal Support Worker (PSW), and our Gap to PSW (upgrades PSW-Entry Level staff to PSW) programs are fully recognized by the New Brunswick government and certified through NBHSA.

Why Trust Us?

PeakForm was created with the experience of our sister company, Kindred Home Care. We understand the need for training that is online, flexible, and effective; your staff continue working, and become better staff while they train with PeakForm. Our training is designed for busy employers.

Contact Us

Enrolling is easy. Contact us and we’ll start the process to train your staff today. Do you have any questions about training, how it’s implemented, or how it helps with staff retention?