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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, September
- Domestic Tuition: $2,034.00 *
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | Closed | Not Available |
| Winter 2023 | Closed | Not Available |
| Spring 2023 | Closed | Not Available |
- PGWP Eligible: No
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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. Created and designed by the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing faculty, this 252-hour program is offered full-time at approximately 18 hours per week.
Full Description
Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing is a one-semester program that prepares Personal Support Worker (PSW) graduates for entry into 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
Created and designed by the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing faculty, this 252-hour program is 14 weeks long. Classes are held at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences located at the Waterfront Campus, and are scheduled between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
Your Field Education Options
Please note: There is no clinical placement component to this program.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Graduates of this program who fulfill all course requirements and achieve a program grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher may be eligible for the Practical Nursing (S121) full-time program at George Brown College.
Eligible students completing S119 in December will start S121 in January, and eligible students completing S119 in April will start S121 in September.
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 checks and submission of health records. More information can be found on the Practical Nursing (S121) program page.
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
$2,034.00 *
Additional Costs
*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2021. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2022 and at later dates.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
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. For example, eligible students completing S119 in December will start S121 in January, eligible students completing S119 in April will start S121 in May, and eligible students completing S119 in August will start S121 in September. 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 Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. & Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
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. Created and designed by the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing faculty, this 252-hour program is offered full-time at approximately 18 hours per week.
Full Description
Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing is a one-semester program that prepares Personal Support Worker (PSW) graduates for entry into 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
Created and designed by the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing faculty, this 252-hour program is 14 weeks long. Classes are held at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences located at the Waterfront Campus, and are scheduled between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
Your Field Education Options
Please note: There is no clinical placement component to this program.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Graduates of this program who fulfill all course requirements and achieve a program grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher may be eligible for the Practical Nursing (S121) full-time program at George Brown College.
Eligible students completing S119 in December will start S121 in January, and eligible students completing S119 in April will start S121 in September.
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 checks and submission of health records. More information can be found on the Practical Nursing (S121) program page.
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
$2,034.00 *
Additional Costs
*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2021. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2022 and at later dates.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
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. For example, eligible students completing S119 in December will start S121 in January, eligible students completing S119 in April will start S121 in May, and eligible students completing S119 in August will start S121 in September. 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 Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. & Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Visit Waterfront Campus
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- Student Services
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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, September
- Domestic Tuition: $2,066.00 *
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | Closed | Not Available |
| Winter 2022 | Closed | Not Available |
| Spring 2022 | Not Available | 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. Created and designed by the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing faculty, this 252-hour program is offered full-time at approximately 18 hours per week.
Full Description
Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing is a one-semester program that prepares Personal Support Worker (PSW) graduates for entry into 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
Created and designed by the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing faculty, this 252-hour program is 14 weeks long. Classes are held at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences located at the Waterfront Campus, and are scheduled between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
Your Field Education Options
Please note: There is no clinical placement component to this program.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
This program prepares PSW students for further study in the Practical Nursing program by enhancing core knowledge in sciences, math, humanities, communications and English.
Educational Pathways
Graduates of this program who fulfill all course requirements and achieve a program grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher may be eligible for the Practical Nursing (S121) full-time program at George Brown College.
Eligible students completing S119 in December will start S121 in January, and eligible students completing S119 in April will start S121 in September.
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 checks and submission of health records. More information can be found on the Practical Nursing (S121) program page.
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 which 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
$2,066.00 *
Additional Costs
*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2020. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2021 and at later dates.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
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 onwards
- Minimum program grade point average of 3.0 (in PSW)
- Grade 12 English C or U with a minimum grade of 65%
- Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 Math (C or U) with a minimum grade of 65%
** 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. For example, eligible students completing S119 in December will start S121 in January, and eligible students completing S119 in April will start S121 in September. 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 Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. & Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
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. Created and designed by the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing faculty, this 252-hour program is offered full-time at approximately 18 hours per week.
Full Description
Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing is a one-semester program that prepares Personal Support Worker (PSW) graduates for entry into 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
Created and designed by the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing faculty, this 252-hour program is 14 weeks long. Classes are held at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences located at the Waterfront Campus, and are scheduled between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
Your Field Education Options
Please note: There is no clinical placement component to this program.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
This program prepares PSW students for further study in the Practical Nursing program by enhancing core knowledge in sciences, math, humanities, communications and English.
Educational Pathways
Graduates of this program who fulfill all course requirements and achieve a program grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher may be eligible for the Practical Nursing (S121) full-time program at George Brown College.
Eligible students completing S119 in December will start S121 in January, and eligible students completing S119 in April will start S121 in September.
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 checks and submission of health records. More information can be found on the Practical Nursing (S121) program page.
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
$2,066.00 *
Additional Costs
*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2020. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2021 and at later dates.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
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 onwards
- Minimum program grade point average of 3.0 (in PSW)
- Grade 12 English C or U with a minimum grade of 65%
- Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 Math (C or U) with a minimum grade of 65%
** 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. For example, eligible students completing S119 in December will start S121 in January, and eligible students completing S119 in April will start S121 in September. 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 which 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 Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. & Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
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