Georgian College PSW Program
Georgian College Personal Support Worker Program requirements
Many Georgian College healthcare programs require students to maintain a valid clinical permit through Synergy Gateway before attending placements.
Standard First Aid with CPR-BLS
✅ Renew every 3 years
This course provides your Standard First Aid certification and CPR-BLS certification.
CPR-BLS
✅ Renew every year
While your Standard First Aid certification remains valid for 3 years, CPR-BLS certification is commonly renewed annually to meet placement and employer requirements.
Maintaining both certifications helps ensure your clinical permit requirements remain up to date through Synergy Gateway and that you are prepared for upcoming placements.
Not sure which course you need?
If your Standard First Aid certificate has expired or will expire before placement, register for Standard First Aid with CPR-BLS.
If your Standard First Aid is still valid but your CPR-BLS is expiring, register for CPR-BLS
Courses. Please remember to use discount code GEORGIAN for 15% off.
Half online and half in class blended CPR and First Aid Training. Total of 14 hours, 6 online and 8 in class. First complete the online modules, then register for and complete the in class and instructor led component. Learn the theory and gain the practical hands-on skills you need to save lives.
Standard First Aid & CPR-BLS Certification
This course is typically taken every 3 years and is required by many Georgian College healthcare programs before attending clinical placements.
Your certification includes:
✅ Standard First Aid Certification (valid for 3 years)
✅ CPR-BLS Certification
If your Standard First Aid certification has expired, or you are obtaining certification for the first time, this is the course you need.
Maintaining a valid Standard First Aid and CPR-BLS certification helps support your Synergy Gateway clinical permit requirements and ensures you are prepared for placements and future employment opportunities.
• 2 hours Online
• 3 hours In-Class
• CPR-BLS Certification
• Fast, Flexible, Easiest way to stay BLS Certified
• Complete Online Course 1st, Complete In-Class Skills Session 2nd
CPR-BLS
CPR-BLS certification is commonly renewed every year by healthcare students and professionals.
If your Standard First Aid certification is still valid but your CPR-BLS certification is expiring, this is usually the course you need.
Annual CPR-BLS renewal helps support your Synergy Gateway clinical permit requirements and keeps your lifesaving skills current for placements and employment.
Half online and half in class blended recertification for Standard First Aid and CPR-BLS Total of 9 hours, 4 online and 5 in class. First complete the online modules, then register for and complete the in class and instructor led component. Learn the theory and gain the practical hands-on skills you need to save lives.
Standard First Aid Recertification
This course is intended for students whose Standard First Aid certification is still valid and approaching its expiry date.
⚠️ Your current Standard First Aid certification must still be valid on the day of the course to be eligible for recertification.
This course renews your:
✅ Standard First Aid Certification (3-year renewal)
✅ CPR-BLS Certification
This course is NOT intended for annual CPR-BLS renewal only.
If your Standard First Aid certification is still valid but your CPR-BLS certification is expiring, you only need to register for a CPR-BLS Renewal course.
If your Standard First Aid certification has already expired, you must register for the full Standard First Aid & CPR-BLS course instead of a recertification course.
Maintaining valid certifications helps support your Synergy Gateway clinical permit requirements and ensures you are prepared for clinical placements.