Nursing and personal support programs at Ontario colleges
70 programs at 19 colleges, each on its own page. Listed by name: most college programs publish no admission average, and only 3 of these publish how many of their graduates are working.
Every nursing and personal support program at Ontario colleges on Careerhelp
Graduates working: the share of the program's graduates working six months after, where the college publishes it and 10 or more answered.
| Program | Graduates working | Credential | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baccalauréat en sciences infirmièresBoréal, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $6,481 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)Northern, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $6,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Collaborative Nursing Degree FallCentennial, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $6,348 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)Algonquin, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $6,354 |
| Bachelor of Science: NursingFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $6,481 |
| Bachelor of Science: Nursing (Honours)Conestoga, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $6,481 |
| Bachelor of Science: Nursing (Honours)Sault, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $6,481 |
| Bachelor of ScienceSt. Lawrence, Ontario · 2 tracks, all on St. Lawrence's page | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $6,481 |
| Honours Bachelor of Science in NursingCambrian, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $6,472 |
| Honours Bachelor of Science in NursingNiagara, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $6,481 |
| Honours Bachelor of Science: NursingGeorgian, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $6,241 |
| Honours Bachelor of Science: NursingLambton, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $7,565 |
| Honours Bachelor of Science: NursingSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | Not published |
| Nursing BScNSt. Clair, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | Not published |
| Nursing, Honours Bachelor of ScienceSheridan, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $11,240 |
| Nursing: Honours Bachelor of ScienceLoyalist, Ontario | Not published | Bachelor's degree | $2,777 |
| Personal Support WorkerAlgonquin, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,777 |
| Personal Support WorkerCambrian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,773 |
| Personal Support WorkerCentennial, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,775 |
| Personal Support WorkerConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,750 |
| Personal Support WorkerDurham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,776 |
| Personal Support WorkerFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,775 |
| Personal Support WorkerFleming, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,773 |
| Personal Support WorkerGeorgian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,775 |
| Personal Support WorkerLambton, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $4,250 |
| Personal Support WorkerLoyalist, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,777 |
| Personal Support WorkerMohawk, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,762 |
| Personal Support WorkerNorthern, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,775 |
| Personal Support WorkerSault, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,771 |
| Personal Support WorkerSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | Not published |
| Personal Support WorkerSheridan, Ontario | 84.6% | Ontario College Certificate | $5,191 |
| Personal Support WorkerSt. Clair, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | Not published |
| Personal Support WorkerSt. Lawrence, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,776 |
| Personal Support Worker (Living Classroom: Maple View Lodge: Athens, Ontario)St. Lawrence, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,776 |
| Personal Support Worker (Living Classroom) (Schlegel Villages, The Village of Taunton Mills)Centennial, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,775 |
| Personal Support Worker (PSW)Niagara, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,769 |
| Personal Support Worker (weekend delivery)Durham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,776 |
| Personal Support Worker (Weekend program)Fanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $1,850 |
| Personal Support Worker: Living Classroom StreamFleming, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,773 |
| Personal Support Worker: Pre-Practical Nursing PathwayLambton, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $4,250 |
| Practical NursingAlgonquin, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,471 |
| Practical NursingCambrian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,466 |
| Practical NursingCentennial, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,350 |
| Practical NursingConestoga, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,437 |
| Practical NursingDurham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $4,064 |
| Practical NursingFanshawe, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,841 |
| Practical NursingFleming, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $4,274 |
| Practical NursingGeorgian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,775 |
| Practical NursingLambton, Ontario | 96% | Ontario College Diploma | $4,250 |
| Practical NursingLoyalist, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $4,066 |
| Practical NursingMohawk, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $5,085 |
| Practical NursingNiagara, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,462 |
| Practical NursingNorthern, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,469 |
| Practical NursingSault, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,326 |
| Practical NursingSeneca, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | Not published |
| Practical NursingSheridan, Ontario | 75% | Ontario College Diploma | $7,494 |
| Practical NursingSt. Clair, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | Not published |
| Practical NursingSt. Lawrence, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,776 |
| Practical Nursing (Alternative Delivery)Niagara, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $2,308 |
| Practical Nursing (Flexible)Centennial, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,350 |
| Practical Nursing (M'Chigeeng Campus)Cambrian, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,466 |
| Practical Nursing (Miziwe Biik) (Flexible)Centennial, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | Not published |
| Practical Nursing (PSW-PN bridge)Durham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $4,064 |
| Practical Nursing (weekend delivery)Durham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $4,064 |
| Practical Nursing for Internationally Educated NursesDurham, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $4,064 |
| Practical Nursing HyFlexFleming, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $4,274 |
| Practical Nursing Synchronous OnlineFleming, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $4,274 |
| Préposée ou préposé aux services de soutien personnelBoréal, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Certificate | $2,758 |
| Soins infirmiers auxiliairesBoréal, Ontario | Not published | Ontario College Diploma | $3,447 |
What Grade 12 courses do you need for nursing and personal support?
Counted across the 68 nursing and personal support programs that list their courses. "Required" means the program names the course outright; "one of" means it appears in a choice.
| Course | Required by | One of a choice at |
|---|---|---|
| ENG4UEnglish | 15% of programs | None |
| ENG4CEnglish (college) | 13% of programs | None |
| SCH4UChemistry | 13% of programs | None |
| SBI4UBiology | 12% of programs | None |
| MCV4UCalculus and Vectors | 7% of programs | None |
| MHF4UAdvanced Functions | 7% of programs | None |
| MAP4CFoundations for College Mathematics | 6% of programs | None |
| MDM4UMathematics of Data Management | 6% of programs | None |
| SCH3UGrade 11 course | 6% of programs | None |
| MCT4CMathematics for College Technology | 4% of programs | None |
| SBI3CGrade 11 course | 4% of programs | None |
| SCH4CChemistry (college) | 4% of programs | None |
Picking Grade 12 courses? Keep every course in the top rows, and check the program pages above for the exact list and minimum marks. The finder checks your courses against every program.
What careers do nursing and personal support programs lead to?
- Practical NurseTwo years of college to a nursing licence and a job in any town in Canada. Hands-on, in demand, cheaper than a degree.$65kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Registered NurseCare for patients in hospitals, clinics and homes. In demand everywhere in Canada.$90kTypical pay4 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- Personal Support WorkerUnder a year of training to a job with good prospects across Canada. Hard, human work, and the pay is modest.$50kTypical payup to 1 yearTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Allergist and ImmunologistThe doctor for allergies, asthma, hives and immune system problems. About 13 years of training, then office hours and very few emergencies.$311kTypical pay12 to 14 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
Other fields at Ontario colleges
- Computing
- Engineering technology
- Trades
- Business
- Health
- Community services
- Public safety
- Hospitality
- Media and design
- Science
- Engineering
- Undecided
Or every college on its own page: the full list.