Our Programs and Opportunities
Whether you’re starting in healthcare or advancing your career, SEIU Healthcare Training Centre has a opportunity for you.
Duration: 6 Months
Personal Support Worker (PSW) Program
Prepare for a rewarding career on the frontlines of care. This program equips learners with skills and hands-on experience for long-term care, hospitals, and home care environments.
- Aligned with provincial certification standards
- Includes in-class training, simulations, and clinical placements
- Designed for newcomers and career changers
- Integrated job placement through WorkersFirst
- Union-led instruction rooted in equity, dignity, and care
Outcome: Graduates will be qualified to work as Personal Support Workers across Ontario.
Duration: 4-6 Months
Administrative Assistant Program (Healthcare Focus)
Support the system behind the care. This program prepares you for roles in healthcare administration—from hospitals to public health offices.
- Training in office admin, medical terminology, and digital tools
- Focus on healthcare-specific administration environments
- Ideal for career transitions from general admin to healthcare
- Prepares for roles like unit clerk, intake specialist, and scheduler
Outcome: Graduates will be prepared for administrative roles across healthcare organizations.
Duration: Varies
IEN Career Pathway Program (Comprehensive)
A full-service program to support internationally educated nurses toward Canadian licensure and employment.
- One-on-one case management
- Financial assistance for exam fees & credentialing
- Access to targeted educational prep courses
- Support for career integration in Canada
Outcome: Designed for IENs needing support with licensure, certification, and job placement in Canada.
Duration: 12 Weeks
Nursing Exam Preparation Stream (Education-Only)
A focused academic stream for IENs preparing for licensing exams with flexible course delivery.
- REx-PN, OSCE, and exam-style prep with test-taking strategies
- Flexible delivery: online, in-person, or hybrid
- Certificate of Completion on participation
Outcome: Ideal for self-funded IENs needing academic readiness support.
Duration: Flexible
IEN English Language Proficiency Course
Online course designed to help IENs meet CELBAN and CNO language requirements.
- Medical terminology, communication, documentation
- CELBAN prep exercises and simulations
- Healthcare-specific language fluency
Outcome: Prepares IENs for CELBAN and effective clinical communication in Canada.
Duration: 5 Hours (Self-paced)
Canadian Culture: A Pathway to Belonging
A self-paced course helping newcomers adapt to Canadian workplace norms and cultural expectations in healthcare.
- Cultural awareness and workplace integration
- Understanding of rights, values, and professional norms
- Improved confidence in new environments
Outcome: Participants gain social inclusion skills and cultural readiness for the healthcare workforce.
Duration: TBD
Micro-Credentials (Coming Soon)
Short, stackable courses for targeted upskilling in high-demand healthcare areas.
- Trauma-informed care
- Digital health records & technology
- Mental health, dementia, and elder care specialization
Outcome: Designed for skill-building and continuing education in flexible formats.
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