This Ministry of Long-Term Care-funded program provides tuition and backfill reimbursement for personal support workers (PSW) and other team members working in Ontario long-term care (LTC) homes to participate in continuing education and professional development.
All LTC homes in Ontario are eligible to enroll for funding for tuition and backfill pay for team member training in the following:
Creating a Culture of Belonging: From Awareness to Action
Creating a Culture of Belonging is a virtual workshop that delves into the key strategies for advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in the long-term care (LTC) context. This workshop offers LTC team members the knowledge and tools needed to create a more inclusive and affirming environment for residents, care partners/caregivers and fellow team members.
This workshop is led by the Ontario CLRI at Bruyère Health with support from the Ontario CLRI at the RIA.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Champion Coaching Program
The EDIB Champion Coaching Program is a new, virtual learning experience designed to help LTC team members and leaders grow their capacity and confidence to lead equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) initiatives. Open to those who have completed the Creating a Culture of Belonging workshop, this program offers practical tools, peer connection, and expert facilitation to support real-world change.
This program is led by the Ontario CLRI at Bruyère Health with support from Ontario CLRI at the RIA.
LIVING the Dementia Journey
LIVING the Dementia Journey (LDJ) is an award-winning, evidence-informed training program for those who support people living with dementia. Participants gain awareness and understanding that changes not only the way they view dementia but the way they support people living with it.
LDJ was created by the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging and the Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program in collaboration with people living with dementia and their care partners.
One Day: Person-Centred Culture, Making a Difference Every Day
One Day is a new education session in building a person-centred culture in senior living settings. This day-long, virtual training will equip long-term care team members to foster a more person-centred approach in their care provision and among their teams.
This curriculum is brought to you and owned by the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA).
The Virtual Job Shadowing Package for New Hires in LTC
The Virtual Job Shadowing Package for New Hires in LTC (LIPHA) is a meta-simulation software that combines simulation-, case-, team-, and story-based learning where learners use simulation and case-based learning grounded in a serious educational game to practice true-to-life healthcare scenarios, receive instant feedback, and gain confidence in caring for residents and families as part of an interprofessional team.
This initiative is led by the Ontario CLRI at Baycrest and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation with support from Launch 57 and the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest.
The Working Mind Long-Term Care
The Working Mind (TWM) Long-Term Care focuses on providing workers in the healthcare industry with the tools to promote mental health in the workplace while also reducing the stigma of mental illness. This evidence-based course offers leader and team member training options. All participants complete the first three core modules, then there is an additional fourth module specifically for leaders.
The Working Mind (TWM) is part of the Opening Minds initiative, managed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). Launched by MHCC in 2013, TWM is an evidence-based course developed by clinicians and peers.
Better Together Dementia Care
Better Together Dementia Care was created by award-winning memory care training experts and healthcare professionals with extensive practical experience. It is evidence-based and integrates theoretical and experiential knowledge with mentorship support. The objective of BTDC is to enhance understanding of dementia, its impact on individuals and strategies for managing the associated challenges specifically in LTC home settings.
The format of the BTDC program includes one full day training session with practical tested exercises and case studies followed by one half-day of onsite group mentorship training. Participants will also receive access to videos and telephone support from training team members to discuss challenging cases, as needed.
The Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care (CLRI) strengthen the quality of life and care for residents across the province. The Ontario CLRI is mandated by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Long-Term Care to be a resource for the sector by providing education and sharing research and innovations to enhance the health and well-being of people who live and work in long-term care.
The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and care of older adults. The RIA tackles some of the biggest issues facing an aging population by driving research and innovation to improve education and practice. The RIA develops and shares solutions that make a difference to benefit older adults everywhere.