George Brown Polytechnic

Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing Program

George Brown Polytechnic

Faculty:Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Length:14 Week(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $2,207
Careers:Nurses Aides and Orderlies

Description:

The one-semester Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing program prepares Personal Support Worker (PSW) graduates for entry into the Practical Nursing (PN) program. This full-time program focuses on strengthening the academic skills required by the PN program.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*83
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Applicants* must have:

    • Ontario Personal Support Worker (PSW) graduate (Ontario College Certificate from a College of Applied Art and Technology [CAAT] college) OR from an accredited Private Career College or Institution from 2014 onwards
    • Ontario Personal Support Worker graduate with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
    • Application Form

    Additional Admission Requirements:

      * Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

      Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and math.


      * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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