OPSWA PSW Professional Development Day 2026
A full day of practical training, connection, and skill-building designed specifically for Personal Support Workers. This hybrid event brings PSWs together—both in person and online—to strengthen professionalism, enhance confidence, and support high-quality, person-centred care across Ontario.
What to Expect
Participants will take part in interactive workshops, real-world scenarios, and guided discussions that reflect the realities of PSW work today. The day blends essential topics such as boundaries, communication, documentation, safety, and teamwork, with opportunities to learn from peers and OPSWA facilitators.
Key Highlights
Interactive sessions on professionalism, ethics, and person-centred care
Scenario-based learning to apply skills in realistic situations
Guidance on documentation and professional language
Safety and risk awareness for home and community settings
Collaboration strategies for working within interprofessional teams
Hybrid-friendly activities that keep both in-person and online participants engaged
Certificate of participation for professional portfolios
Who Should Attend
Personal Support Workers working in home care, long-term care, retirement, community programs, or private practice—along with students and new graduates looking to strengthen their professional foundation.
Location & Format
Attend in person at 1425 Bishop Street North, Unit 15, Cambridge, ON or join virtually from anywhere. The day runs from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (EDT) with breaks built in to support learning and well-being.
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Why This Training Matters
PSWs are essential to Ontario’s care system. This day is designed to honour that work—providing tools, confidence, and community to help PSWs navigate complex situations with professionalism, compassion, and clarity.
🎟️ Ticket Info (Condensed for Page)
In-Person Ticket
This ticket reserves your spot on site at OPSWA’s PSW Professional Development Day in Cambridge. In-person participants will take part in a full day of interactive learning, hands-on activities, and scenario-based discussions designed to strengthen professionalism, communication, documentation, and teamwork in real PSW practice.
Virtual Ticket
This ticket provides full virtual access to OPSWA’s PSW Professional Development Day. Online participants join the training live through an interactive virtual platform, with opportunities to engage in discussions, scenario-based activities, and collaborative learning alongside in-person attendees.
🗓️ Schedule (Short Version)
9:30–9:45 — Welcome, Tech Check, and Opening Circle
Morning Learning Block: Professionalism, Boundaries, and Person-Centred Care
9:45–10:30 — Session 1: The PSW Role in 2026
10:30–10:45 — Break
10:45–11:30 — Session 2
11:30–12:00 — Session 3
12:00–12:45 — Lunch
Afternoon Learning Block: Safety, Teamwork, and Real-World Scenarios
12:45–1:30 — Session 4: Safety, Risk, and Escalation
1:30–2:15 — Session 5: Teamwork & Interprofessional Collaboration
2:15–2:30 — Break
2:30–3:30 — Capstone Scenario Lab
3:30–4:00 — Reflection, Evaluation, and Closing