International healthcare students in scrubs at a Canadian college clinical lab

Get into Canadian healthcare — without the guesswork.

We verify PGWP-eligible PSW, DSW, and Practical Nursing programs, prepare your school application, and guide you until you land. Pay the $150 USD fee only when you apply.

PGWP-approved programs only
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$150 USD only when you apply

Step 1 of 3

Which program interests you?

Government-approved colleges · No documents needed yet · Free to check

2,000+

Students placed in Canadian programs since 2021

15+

Government-approved partner colleges

50+

Countries we have applied from

We place students at colleges such as

  • George Brown College
  • Seneca Polytechnic
  • Centennial College
  • Humber College
  • Sheridan College
  • Fanshawe College

Programs that qualify

Each one is on Canada's approved list, so you can work here after you graduate.

Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Certificate

$36K - $65K / year

Typical pay in Canada · 8-12 months to complete

Provide personal care and daily living support for elderly clients and people with disabilities in long-term care, home care, and community settings.

Developmental Services Worker (DSW)
Diploma

$40K - $68K / year

Typical pay in Canada · 12-24 months to complete

Support individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently, participate in their community, and reach personal goals.

Practical Nursing (PN/RPN)
Advanced Diploma

$56K - $90K+ / year

Typical pay in Canada · 18-24 months to complete

Train as a licensed practical nurse delivering clinical care in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care under the direction of the care team.

Health Care Assistant
Certificate

$34K - $58K / year

Typical pay in Canada · 6-10 months to complete

Assist nurses and care teams with patient support, mobility, and daily living activities across hospital and residential care settings.

Study. Work. Stay.

What we do with you at each step.

Study in Canada

We shortlist approved colleges that accept your grades and prepare your application.

8-24 months

Work in Canada

We guide your work permit steps so you earn Canadian experience in your field.

1-3 years

Stay in Canada

We show you which residency route your experience opens up next.

6-18 months

Success stories

Real students who studied, worked, and settled in Canada.

Secured PGWP & a hospital role within 6 weeks

"The pathway from study permit to permanent residence was clearer than I imagined. JoinPSW connected me with the perfect program, and now I'm working my dream job in Toronto."

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Priya Sharma · India

PSW Certificate · 2022 intake

PR application submitted after 1 year of Canadian work experience

"I started online classes before even arriving in Canada. By the time I got here, I was already ahead. The clinical placements led directly to my current full-time position."

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Emmanuel Okafor · Nigeria

DSW Diploma · 2022 intake

Find out which Canadian program will take you

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