Training Certificates

Strengthen Your Skills and Boost Your Confidence

At Peak College, we go beyond classroom instruction to ensure you’re fully prepared to thrive in real-world healthcare settings. That’s why we offer a series of career-focused training certificates designed to complement your core program—especially our Personal Support Worker (PSW) training.

Taught by experienced and certified instructors, these specialized certificate courses provide hands-on skills and knowledge that are essential for success in today’s healthcare industry. Whether you’re supporting seniors, working in long-term care, or assisting patients in acute care environments, these certificates help build your competence, confidence, and credibility.

Many of our certificates are available at a special reduced rate exclusively for Peak College students.

Certificate Programs Offered

CPR & First Aid*

*facilitated by an external service provider

Essential emergency response skills for PSWs

This certificate provides life-saving training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) use, and general first aid techniques. It meets the requirements for most healthcare employers and is a critical component of PSW preparedness.

* Delivery: Blended: Online and hands-on classroom training
* Instructor: Certified Red Cross instructor

Basic Life Support (BLS)*

*facilitated by an external service provider

Advanced resuscitation techniques for healthcare providers

Basic Life Support is a higher-level certification ideal for students working toward hospital-based roles or looking to deepen their clinical competencies. This program includes high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants, as well as advanced airway management and team-based emergency response.

* Delivery: Instructor-led training with scenario practice
* Instructor: Certified Red Cross instructor

Mask Fit Testing

Ensure your PPE is properly sealed and effective

This training and test ensure that personal protective equipment (PPE) such as N95 masks are fitted correctly to protect both students and patients. Required in many healthcare settings, especially post-pandemic, this certificate demonstrates your readiness and compliance with infection control standards.

* Delivery: On-site individual testing
* Instructor: Certified safety officer or nurse trainer

Dementia & Aggressive Behaviour Training*

*facilitated by an external service provider

Understand, Prevent, and Respond to Challenging Behaviours

Working with individuals living with dementia requires compassion, patience, and the right strategies. Our specialized training in Dementia Care and Aggressive Behaviour Management will give you practical tools to understand the root causes of aggression and challenging behaviours. apply proven de-escalation techniques, enhance safety for both clients and care staff, and improve communication and build trust with residents and families
 
This hands-on workshop is ideal for PSWs, healthcare aides, and caregivers looking to expand their skills and confidence.
 
Certificate of Completion provided — a valuable addition to your professional portfolio

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Elderly man sitting at a table at home, holding a glass of water and medication, emphasizing healthcare routine.

UCP – Unregulated Care Provider Medication Training*

*facilitated by an external service provider

Medication Administration Training for UCPs — Confidence You Can Rely On

If you are an Unregulated Care Provider (UCP), proper medication handling is critical to your role and client safety. This Peak College training program provides clear, step-by-step guidance on safe medication storage and administration, understanding drug types, dosage, and timing, recognizing and reporting side effects or changes in condition, and documentation and legal responsibilities
 
Taught by experienced healthcare instructors, this course ensures you meet workplace expectations with accuracy, safety, and professionalism.
 
Participants receive a Medication Administration Certificate upon successful completion.

Ready to Get Certified?

These highly recommended certificates give you the tools and confidence to meet employer expectations and provide exceptional care. Whether you’re pursuing a PSW diploma or another healthcare career path, these credentials will set you apart from the rest.

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