George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing
(S119)
Program Details
- Program Code: S119
- Credential: George Brown College Certificate
- Duration: 14 weeks (1 semester)
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January, May, September
- Domestic Tuition: $2,207.00 *
- Fall 2026 Delivery: Semester 1: On Campus
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Open | Not Available |
| Winter 2027 | Open | Not Available |
| Spring 2027 | Open | Not Available |
- PGWP Eligible: No
Get answers to your questions
Book info sessionProgram Description
Program Overview
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.
Full Description
The 14-week Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing (S119) program prepares PSW graduates to enter the Practical Nursing (PN) program.
This program is designed to strengthen the core academic skills required of a practical nurse and focuses on:
- biology
- chemistry
- mathematics
- health and wellness
- English language skills
- interprofessional relationships
This 252-hour program was created and designed by the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing faculty. Students can expect approximately 18 hours per week of classes and labs scheduled between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday.
This is a hybrid program with most classes delivered in-person on-site at our state-of-the-art Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at Waterfront Campus located in downtown Toronto.
Your Field Education Options
Please note: As this is a bridging program designed to strengthen academic skills in preparation for the Practical Nursing program, there is no clinical placement component.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Graduates of this Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing (S119) program who fulfill all course requirements and achieve a program grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on the first attempt may be eligible for the Practical Nursing (S121) full-time program at George Brown Polytechnic.
Eligible students completing the Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing (S119) program will be required to start the Practical Nursing (S121) program in the semester beginning immediately following the completion of S119 (i.e., students completing S119 in the fall term would enter S121 in the winter term).
It is the responsibility of students transferring into George Brown’s Practical Nursing (S121) program to ensure they meet all special requirements for (S121) by the deadlines provided, including police vulnerable sector checks and submission of health records. More information can be found on the Practical Nursing (S121) program page.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BIOL1046 | Foundations in Human Biology |
| CHEM1046 | Foundations in Chemistry for Health Sciences |
| COMM1160 | Critical Thinking in Practice |
| MATH1004 | Mathematics |
| NURS1098 | The PN Role and Interprofessional Relationships |
| NURS1119 | Health and Wellness |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Perform at a level that will satisfy the entrance requirements of a post-secondary health sciences program whose direct entrants must have a minimum qualification of OSSD, including biology and other science credits as required.
- Relate to persons in an educational institution and a health-care agency through an understanding of basic social sciences and human relations.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$2,207.00 *
Additional Costs
*Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2025. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2026 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first semester of program starting in Fall 2026. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
APPLICANTS TO THIS PROGRAM MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN ONTARIO PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER CERTIFICATE
Specific requirements are as follows:
- 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 onward
- minimum program grade point average of 3.0 (in PSW)
- grade 12 English C or U with a minimum grade of 65 per cent
- grade 11 Math (M or U) or grade 12 Math (C or U) with a minimum grade of 65 per cent
** 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.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to start the S121 program in the semester immediately following completion of S119. It is the responsibility of students transferring into S121 to ensure they meet all special requirements for S121 by the deadlines provided, including police vulnerable sector check and submission of health records. More information can be found on the S121 program page.
This program is open to domestic applicants only.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Contact Us
Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2367
Email: nursing@georgebrown.ca
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Program Description
Program Overview
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.
Full Description
The 14-week Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing (S119) program prepares PSW graduates to enter the Practical Nursing (PN) program.
This program is designed to strengthen the core academic skills required of a practical nurse and focuses on:
- biology
- chemistry
- mathematics
- health and wellness
- English language skills
- interprofessional relationships
This 252-hour program was created and designed by the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing faculty. Students can expect approximately 18 hours per week of classes and labs scheduled between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday.
This is a hybrid program with most classes delivered in-person on-site at our state-of-the-art Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at Waterfront Campus located in downtown Toronto.
Your Field Education Options
Please note: As this is a bridging program designed to strengthen academic skills in preparation for the Practical Nursing program, there is no clinical placement component.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Graduates of this Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing (S119) program who fulfill all course requirements and achieve a program grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on the first attempt may be eligible for the Practical Nursing (S121) full-time program at George Brown Polytechnic.
Eligible students completing the Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing (S119) program will be required to start the Practical Nursing (S121) program in the semester beginning immediately following the completion of S119 (i.e., students completing S119 in the fall term would enter S121 in the winter term).
It is the responsibility of students transferring into George Brown’s Practical Nursing (S121) program to ensure they meet all special requirements for (S121) by the deadlines provided, including police vulnerable sector checks and submission of health records. More information can be found on the Practical Nursing (S121) program page.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BIOL1046 | Foundations in Human Biology |
| CHEM1046 | Foundations in Chemistry for Health Sciences |
| COMM1160 | Critical Thinking in Practice |
| MATH1004 | Mathematics |
| NURS1098 | The PN Role and Interprofessional Relationships |
| NURS1119 | Health and Wellness |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$2,207.00 *
Additional Costs
*Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2025. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2026 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first semester of program starting in Fall 2026. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
APPLICANTS TO THIS PROGRAM MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN ONTARIO PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER CERTIFICATE
Specific requirements are as follows:
- 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 onward
- minimum program grade point average of 3.0 (in PSW)
- grade 12 English C or U with a minimum grade of 65 per cent
- grade 11 Math (M or U) or grade 12 Math (C or U) with a minimum grade of 65 per cent
** 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.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to start the S121 program in the semester immediately following completion of S119. It is the responsibility of students transferring into S121 to ensure they meet all special requirements for S121 by the deadlines provided, including police vulnerable sector check and submission of health records. More information can be found on the S121 program page.
This program is open to domestic applicants only.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Perform at a level that will satisfy the entrance requirements of a post-secondary health sciences program whose direct entrants must have a minimum qualification of OSSD, including biology and other science credits as required.
- Relate to persons in an educational institution and a health-care agency through an understanding of basic social sciences and human relations.
Contact Us
Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2367
Email: nursing@georgebrown.ca
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Visit Waterfront Campus
Book campus tourGet answers to your questions
Book info sessionVisit Waterfront Campus
Our Virtual Tour showcases the following areas:
- Campus Facilities
- Student Services
- Applied Learning Environments
- Labs & Classrooms
Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing
(S119)
Program Details
- Program Code: S119
- Credential: George Brown College Certificate
- Duration: 14 weeks (1 semester)
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January, May, September
- Domestic Tuition: $2,177.00 *
- Spring 2026 Delivery: Semester 1: On Campus
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Closed | Not Available |
| Winter 2026 | Closed | Not Available |
| Spring 2026 | Closed | Not Available |
- PGWP Eligible: No
Get answers to your questions
Book info sessionProgram Description
Program Overview
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.
Full Description
The 14-week Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing (S119) program prepares PSW graduates to enter the Practical Nursing (PN) program.
This program is designed to strengthen the core academic skills required of a practical nurse and focuses on:
- biology
- chemistry
- mathematics
- health and wellness
- English language skills
- interprofessional relationships
This 252-hour program was created and designed by the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing faculty. Students can expect approximately 18 hours per week of classes and labs scheduled between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday.
This is a hybrid program with most classes delivered in-person on-site at our state-of-the-art Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at Waterfront Campus located in downtown Toronto.
Your Field Education Options
Please note: As this is a bridging program designed to strengthen academic skills in preparation for the Practical Nursing program, there is no clinical placement component.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Graduates of this Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing (S119) program who fulfill all course requirements and achieve a program grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on the first attempt may be eligible for the Practical Nursing (S121) full-time program at George Brown Polytechnic.
Eligible students completing the Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing (S119) program will be required to start the Practical Nursing (S121) program in the semester beginning immediately following the completion of S119 (i.e., students completing S119 in the fall term would enter S121 in the winter term).
It is the responsibility of students transferring into George Brown’s Practical Nursing (S121) program to ensure they meet all special requirements for (S121) by the deadlines provided, including police vulnerable sector checks and submission of health records. More information can be found on the Practical Nursing (S121) program page.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BIOL1046 | Foundations in Human Biology |
| CHEM1046 | Foundations in Chemistry for Health Sciences |
| COMM1160 | Critical Thinking in Practice |
| MATH1004 | Mathematics |
| NURS1098 | The PN Role and Interprofessional Relationships |
| NURS1119 | Health and Wellness |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Perform at a level that will satisfy the entrance requirements of a post-secondary health sciences program whose direct entrants must have a minimum qualification of OSSD, including biology and other science credits as required.
- Relate to persons in an educational institution and a health-care agency through an understanding of basic social sciences and human relations.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$2,177.00 *
Additional Costs
*Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2024. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2025 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first semester of program starting in Fall 2025. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
APPLICANTS TO THIS PROGRAM MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN ONTARIO PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER CERTIFICATE
Specific requirements are as follows:
- 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 onward
- minimum program grade point average of 3.0 (in PSW)
- grade 12 English C or U with a minimum grade of 65 per cent
- grade 11 Math (M or U) or grade 12 Math (C or U) with a minimum grade of 65 per cent
** 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.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to start the S121 program in the semester immediately following completion of S119. It is the responsibility of students transferring into S121 to ensure they meet all special requirements for S121 by the deadlines provided, including police vulnerable sector check and submission of health records. More information can be found on the S121 program page.
This program is open to domestic applicants only.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Contact Us
Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2367
Email: nursing@georgebrown.ca
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Program Description
Program Overview
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.
Full Description
The 14-week Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing (S119) program prepares PSW graduates to enter the Practical Nursing (PN) program.
This program is designed to strengthen the core academic skills required of a practical nurse and focuses on:
- biology
- chemistry
- mathematics
- health and wellness
- English language skills
- interprofessional relationships
This 252-hour program was created and designed by the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing faculty. Students can expect approximately 18 hours per week of classes and labs scheduled between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday.
This is a hybrid program with most classes delivered in-person on-site at our state-of-the-art Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at Waterfront Campus located in downtown Toronto.
Your Field Education Options
Please note: As this is a bridging program designed to strengthen academic skills in preparation for the Practical Nursing program, there is no clinical placement component.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Graduates of this Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing (S119) program who fulfill all course requirements and achieve a program grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on the first attempt may be eligible for the Practical Nursing (S121) full-time program at George Brown Polytechnic.
Eligible students completing the Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing (S119) program will be required to start the Practical Nursing (S121) program in the semester beginning immediately following the completion of S119 (i.e., students completing S119 in the fall term would enter S121 in the winter term).
It is the responsibility of students transferring into George Brown’s Practical Nursing (S121) program to ensure they meet all special requirements for (S121) by the deadlines provided, including police vulnerable sector checks and submission of health records. More information can be found on the Practical Nursing (S121) program page.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BIOL1046 | Foundations in Human Biology |
| CHEM1046 | Foundations in Chemistry for Health Sciences |
| COMM1160 | Critical Thinking in Practice |
| MATH1004 | Mathematics |
| NURS1098 | The PN Role and Interprofessional Relationships |
| NURS1119 | Health and Wellness |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$2,177.00 *
Additional Costs
*Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2024. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2025 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first semester of program starting in Fall 2025. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
APPLICANTS TO THIS PROGRAM MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN ONTARIO PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER CERTIFICATE
Specific requirements are as follows:
- 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 onward
- minimum program grade point average of 3.0 (in PSW)
- grade 12 English C or U with a minimum grade of 65 per cent
- grade 11 Math (M or U) or grade 12 Math (C or U) with a minimum grade of 65 per cent
** 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.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to start the S121 program in the semester immediately following completion of S119. It is the responsibility of students transferring into S121 to ensure they meet all special requirements for S121 by the deadlines provided, including police vulnerable sector check and submission of health records. More information can be found on the S121 program page.
This program is open to domestic applicants only.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Perform at a level that will satisfy the entrance requirements of a post-secondary health sciences program whose direct entrants must have a minimum qualification of OSSD, including biology and other science credits as required.
- Relate to persons in an educational institution and a health-care agency through an understanding of basic social sciences and human relations.
Contact Us
Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2367
Email: nursing@georgebrown.ca
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Visit Waterfront Campus
Book campus tourGet answers to your questions
Book info sessionVisit Waterfront Campus
Our Virtual Tour showcases the following areas:
- Campus Facilities
- Student Services
- Applied Learning Environments
- Labs & Classrooms