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If you are registered with HSCPOA, you must renew your Certificate of Registration each year to remain an active registrant. HSCPOA\u2019s first Annual Renewal is due March 31, 2026<\/b>. Renewal opened for PSWs on February 1, 2026.<\/b><\/div>\n

Please note:<\/b>\u00a0Enrolling with the new HSCPOA is completely voluntary<\/strong>. Circle of Care remains neutral, and we do not require\u00a0PSWs to register. We\u2019re sharing this information so you can decide what\u2019s best for you.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

How to Renew<\/h4>\n

Renewal is quick and easy.<\/b> HSCPOA PSW registrants log into their profiles and submit an online renewal form.<\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Beginning February 1, 2026, you can log into their HSCPOA PSW registrant profile and select \u2018Renew\u2019.<\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Profile Update \u2013 Review information in your registrant profile and update any changes such as contact information and employment details.<\/p>\n

Step 3:<\/strong> Complete the renewal form which asks questions about your personal care provider education, if applicable, and your personal care provider work history, within and outside Ontario, if applicable.<\/p>\n

Some renewal form questions are required for HSCPOA\u2019s annual reporting requirements to the Ontario Ministry of Health. Information reported by HSCPOA to the Ministry of Health will be sent anonymously. Some questions will only be asked at the first annual renewal, other questions may be asked each year.<\/p>\n

There is currently no fee<\/strong> for HSCPOA PSW registrants to renew their registration.<\/p>\n

If you don’t renew by March 31st each year, your certificate of registration with HSCPOA automatically expires on April 1st<\/strong>. A status of “Inactive” will be displayed on HSCPOA’s Public Register of PSWs, and the registration history on the Public Register will also show the registration has expired. You must then apply for reinstatement with HSCPOA.<\/p>\n

To assist you with your annual renewal, the following resources are available:<\/p>\n