50,000 PSWS NEEDED IN ONTARIO BY 2032

Start a Career in Healthcare in Weeks, Not Years.

Nurse caring for an older patient at home

OIHI offers two healthcare programs in Toronto: PSW (NAAC-accredited) and MOA, both with a supervised practicum.

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CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Two programs. Different entry points. Both with practicum placement included.

Two paths into healthcare at OIHI. The PSW Certificate is for people drawn to hands-on patient care – long-term care, home care, community settings. The MOA Diploma is for the admin side: scheduling, billing, records. Both run hybrid and have financial aid available for qualifying students.

PSW Certificate

Ontario needs 50,000 more PSWs by 2032. If you're already caring for someone in your personal life, the PSW Certificate is the formal path into that career. OIHI arranges your practicum.

33 weeks (8 months) • Hybrid format
2 placements: Facilities (200 hrs) + Community (100 hrs)
NACC Accredited • Financial aid available
Small classes

*Contact admissions for tuition and financial aid details.

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MOA Diploma

Already working in a clinic, doctor's office, or medical admin role? The MOA Diploma is the credential that makes it official. 32 weeks, hybrid, practicum placed for you.

32 weeks • 800 hours • Hybrid format
1 x 6-week practicum placement (150 hrs)
Financial aid available
GTA-based program

*Contact admissions for tuition and financial aid details.

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In their own words

190/200 NACC Exam

"OIHI has a well-equipped skills laboratory. Clinical supervisors were always available to make the practicum seamless. I passed the NACC examination with the highest score — 190/200."

Adeyemi Ishola-Gbenla PSW Program

Your clinical placement is arranged. You focus on the program.

Every placement is arranged through our network of 80+ employer partners—facilities and clinics where OIHI already has established relationships, with placements close to where you live.

Placement 1 — Facility (200 hrs)

Long-term care facility.
Supervised clinical practice in a structured residential setting.

Placement 2 — Community (100 hrs)

Home care or community support setting. You'll work with clients in their own environments — different situations, different needs.

300+ hours total

Supervised throughout.
Every placement arranged by OIHI through our 80+ GTA employer partner network.

FINANCIAL AID

Cost is the first question. Here are the real answers.

Financial Aid Available

Both programs are financial-aid eligible. PSW students may also qualify for up to $35,440 in Ontario Government incentives. Your admissions advisor will walk you through what applies to you.

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Up to 50% Scholarship

Scholarship support of up to 50% of tuition is available for qualifying students. Your admissions advisor will confirm the current terms and your eligibility before you commit to anything.