Personal Support Worker
Ontario College Certificate
2 Semesters / 1 Year
School of Nursing
Key Details
Program Start Dates
September 2025
Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates.
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Duration
3 Semesters / 1 YearProgram Contacts
Jason Corcoran
Program Coordinator / Professor
jason.corcoran@cambriancollege.ca
International Admissions
mailboxadmissions@cambriancollege.ca
Program Overview
Analyze your community’s health with population data in this high-demand career
The emerging field of health analytics extracts valuable insights from population data using statistical analysis and data management techniques to understand the health of your community and proactively plan for its future health care needs.
With a focus on evidence-based decision-making, you’ll develop expertise in programming, statistics, and data visualization. You’ll gain the skills to collect, organize, and analyze complex datasets, identifying patterns and trends. Through critical thinking and problem-solving exercises, networking, and industry speakers, you’ll be equipped to work as a member of an interdisciplinary health analytics team and earn a rewarding career bridging data analysis and health care outcomes.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Online (HyFlex) delivery lets you study full-time or part-time with the option to attend classes on campus, online, or a combination of both
- Capstone project in the final semester
- Tools include ArcGIS, Microsoft Office and Excel, Power BI, Python programming, R statistics, and SQL database
- Networking opportunities through workshops, community engagements, co-curricular activities, and guest speakers
Admissions
Admission requirements
Applicants must be graduates of a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario College or equivalent.
OR
Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the college to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all post-secondary transcripts must still be submitted).
International Student Admissions
Are you an international student? Learn more about additional requirements.
Learn moreAdditional admission requirements
Recommendations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Any grade 12 mathematics (C) or (U) (MCT4C is highly recommended)
- Students who do not possess the foundational math will need to take the bridging course/s prior to registration. Please contact the program coordinator to discuss upgrading options.
Academic Upgrading
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Program delivery
Program delivery
2025-2026
Fall term start
- Semester 1: Fall 2025
- Semester 2: Winter 2026
- Semester 3: Spring 2026
Program of Study
Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ANA 1000 | Foundations of Data Analytics | 3 |
| ANA 1001 | Programming for Analytics | 4 |
| DBA 1000 | Structured Data Management | 4 |
| EXL 1002 | Dashboards and Data Analysis | 3 |
| HEA 1031 | Canadian Health System – Ethical, Legislation, and Regulatory Considerations | 3 |
| QMM 1001 | Statistics for Data Analytics | 4 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BTA 1013 | Communicating with Data | 3 |
| GIS 1025 | GIS Mapping | 2 |
| HEA 1032 | Health Data Acquisition & Management | 3 |
| HEA 1035 | Data Mining for Health Analyst | 3 |
| HEA 1041 | Applications of Health Data | 3 |
| HEA 1044 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
| QMM 1002 | Stats and Data Visualization | 4 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ANA 1010 | Analytics Capstone | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
Note:
Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Fees
Tuition Cost
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Work-integrated learning (WIL) resources
Your program may give you the opportunity to gain practical work experience through a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement. Before starting your program it’s important to understand the differences between the opportunities as well as the requirements.
Field of Study
School of Emergency Services
The demanding emergency services field requires you to possess an exceptional blend of courage, compassion, quick thinking, and unwavering dedication. The paramedic and advanced care paramedic programs provide you with high quality training to excel as a future first responder while making a positive impact on the community. Not only will these programs sharpen your technical skills but also shape your distinct personality to meet the requirements of critical and in-demand emergency services careers.
Specific program pathways
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian’s college and university agreement details for further information.
Career Outcomes
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum technology requirements
- Regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
- Webcam and headset
- Personal computer
- Windows 10 Educational or Professional
- Processor: 64-bit current generation Intel i5 (i7 preferred) or AMD equivalent
- RAM: 8 GB (16 GB preferred)
- Storage space: 100 GB free with a minimum of 10 GB available for software installs
- Software: Microsoft Office (provided by the College), PowerBI Desktop, MySQL workbench, R Studio, additional software will be provided
Required software will be provided by Cambrian College. Instruction on how to obtain software will be provided to you. Some software that you may access as part of your program may not be compatible with every device. If you have any questions about these technology requirements, please email info@cambriancollege.ca or call (705) 566-8101, ext. 7303.
System requirements for assistive technology
To access the widest range of assistive technology (AT), a Windows-based computer is recommended.
- Recommended OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Recommended CPU: Intel or AMD multicore processor
- Recommended RAM: 8 GB
- Recommended storage for assistive technology: 8 GB of available hard drive of solid state drive space (please note this is not the total drive size and refers specifically to available space needed for assistive technology)
- Recommended audio: Speakers or headphones for text-to-speech and microphone for speech input.
While Apple computers can provide many AT options, some specialized software may not be available/compatible with this platform. Please consult with the Glenn Crombie Centre for further details.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
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