International PSW Membership

Protect yourself with our $2 million liability insurance coverage.

Eligible Professions:

Nursing
Midwife
Physician
PSW Equivalent from UK or Australia

If you match one of these eligible professions, please follow the payment link below and upload the following documents. Failure to upload the proper documents within 48 hours will result in your membership being put on hold.

Qualification documentation (transcript and diploma)
Proof of legal right to work in Canada (work or study permit)
Citizenship – i.e. Canadian Passport or PR Card
Resume with Ontario Address (if not already submitted)

All International PSW Members are covered under a 2-million-dollar professional liability and will be recognized as a Personal Support Worker under OPSWA and receive an OPSWA badge. This membership does not include a PSW certificate.

Membership Benefits:

Liability & Legal Coverage

2 Million dollar Professional Liability Insurance coverage
$50,000 abuse coverage
Access to unlimited legal helpline
Whistleblower protection
Free annual national police check

Employment & Education

Free and cost-effective courses & professional training
Corporate sponsor networking opportunities
Employment support (job seeking and references)
Connections with top PSW employers

Exclusive Savings & More

Retail & travel discounts
Memberships are tax-deductible
Code of ethics and scope of practice
Professionally branded ID

Choose the membership that is right for you

1-Year Membership

$295 + tax

Physical badges take up to 4 weeks to arrive.

💳 Alternative Payment Option: Interac e-Transfer

If you prefer not to pay by card, you can send your Membership payment via Interac e-Transfer to:

📧 billing@opswa.com

Please include your full name and membership type in the message section of your transfer.

• Yearly Membership: $333.35

📎 Required Uploads

After sending your payment, please upload the following files to the same email (billing@opswa.com):

Upload your Certificate*
Acceptable formats: doc, docx, jpg, gif, or png
Upload your Photo*
Photo must have no filters and a plain white or neutral background.
Acceptable formats: doc, docx, jpg, gif, or png
Upload your Identification Document*
Add one of the following documents: Work/Study Permit, PR Card, or Canadian Passport Upload one file (doc, docx, jpg, gif, or png)

✅ Your membership will be activated once your payment and required files have been received and verified.

International PSW Membership

Protect yourself with our $2 million liability insurance coverage.

Eligible Professions:

Membership Benefits:

Liability & Legal Coverage

Employment & Education

Exclusive Savings & More

Choose the membership that is right for you

Yearly Membership

Please note this membership is non-refundable. View our cancellation policy.

1-Year Membership

$295 + tax

💳 Alternative Payment Option: Interac e-Transfer

📎 Required Uploads

Installments

$111.50 tax included

Upload Documents

#1 Upload your Diploma or Opswa badge if renewing*

#2 Upload your Photo*

#3 Upload your Identification Document*

Please note this membership is non-refundable. View our cancellation policy.