Professional Development Center

Bringing the Future of PSW Learning, Growth and Success

We offer premium online courses & webinars
from the best clinical experts.

Online Courses From Clinical Experts

Workbooks, Quizzes, Assessments & More

Company Sessions Available

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Who We Are

The Best Learning Platform for Personal Support Workers in Ontario and Canada

We provide high-quality online education for personal support workers and care professionals around Ontario.

Vision

To be Ontario’s leading hub for PSW professional growth—where continuous learning, innovation, and excellence come together to advance the profession and enrich the lives of those we serve.

Mission

The OPSWA Professional Development Center empowers Personal Support Workers with accessible, high‑quality learning that strengthens skills, elevates professional standards, and enhances the care provided to Ontarians. We deliver practical, evidence‑informed education that supports PSWs at every stage of their career.

Team

Here, each of our educators have been selected due to their extensive knowledge and experience. Understanding and supporting PSWs everyday. 

Our Courses

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Communicating in Conflict

Communicating in Conflict gives PSWs the skills to recognize early signs of conflict, communicate effectively under pressure, and respond with empathy, clarity and confidence in difficult situations. 

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Autism Community Service Provider

This course helps PSWs understand autism, and behaviour through a compassionate, person‑centred lens, equipping them to support clients with clarity, confidence, and respect.
OPSWA MEMBERS ONLY

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Introduction to Autism

An essential overview of autism that equips PSWs with strategies to reduce stigma, understand behaviour, and provide safe, compassionate care.



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Mental Health for PSWs

PSWs learn the essentials of mental health, stigma reduction, and early recognition so they can support clients safely and communicate observations clearly within their care team.

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Palliative Care: A PSW Perspective

This course equips PSWs with the knowledge and skills to observe, report, and respond to end‑of‑life changes while delivering safe, respectful, and comfort‑focused palliative care.

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Professionalism in Practice

  • PSWs build confidence in professional communication, conduct, and workplace expectations while learning practical strategies for teamwork, boundaries, and client‑centred care.

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Empathic Strain

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Virtual instructor led via Zoom

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Person-Centered Care

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Medication Management 

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Assisting with Mobility – Safer Client Handling

 In-person at the Regional Learning Centre in Oakville Ontario

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READY TO LEARN, GROW AND SUPPORT

Why Choose Us

We Offer the Best PSWs 
Training That Fits Their Needs

As a learner, you’ll benefit from our online training and resources. Currently, we have 60 000 PSWs in our growing network.
The OPSWA Professional Development Center is built for PSWs and led by experts who understand the realities of frontline care. Our courses are practical, accessible, and grounded in Ontario’s standards of practice. Every learning experience is designed to strengthen confidence, elevate professional skills, and support PSWs in delivering safe, compassionate, person‑centred care. With OPSWA, you’re not just taking a course — you’re investing in your career and joining a community committed to excellence.

Easy platform

We provide a modern, easy to use platform to that you can educate at your convenience. Download audio, listen to lectures, join Zoom classes, take quizzes and obtain certificates all with ease.

Best Service

Our course library provides a growing selection of short, focused, and interactive learning experiences tailored to the needs of Personal Support Workers.

Expert Professionals

Our professional educators and cutting-edge content will make our learning library your go-to education provider.
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