Course Topic: Mandatory LTC Training
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Dysphagia and the Elements of Safe Eating
After completing this course you will be able to identify the causes, signs, symptoms, and impacts of dysphagia and the appropriate actions to support residents, explain the elements of safe eating and drinking, and the importance of following them properly, promote safe and supportive eating and drinking techniques by using the appropriate adaptive devices and…
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Skin and Wound Care in Long-Term Care (Clinical Team Members)
After completing this course, you will be able to explain which risk factors impact skin integrity and wound healing in older adults; explain which skin and wound care issues are of particular concern in long-term care; recognize indicators that a resident is experiencing skin and wound care issues; explain when to assess residents for skin…
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Skin and Wound Care in Long-Term Care (Non-Clinical Team Members)
After completing this course, you will be able to explain which risk factors impact skin integrity and wound healing in older adults; explain which skin and wound care issues are of particular concern in long-term care; recognize some indicators that a resident is experiencing skin and wound care issues; explain what non-clinical team members should…
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Managing Pain and Distress in Long-Term Care (Clinical Team Members)
After completing this course, you will be able to explain when residents should receive a pain/distress assessment and reassessment; explain how to conduct a pain/distress assessment of residents; explain the different aspects of pain/distress and the concept of “Total Pain”; suggest approaches to managing pain/distress; argue against common misconceptions about pain/distress; recognize the importance of…
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Managing Pain and Distress in Long-Term Care (Non-Clinical Team Members)
After completing this course, you will be able to explain the different types of pain/distress and the concept of “Total Pain”; argue against common myths and misconceptions about pain/distress and the assessment of pain/distress; recognize indicators that a resident may be experiencing pain or distress; explain why non-clinical team members should report to clinical team…
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Mandatory Reporting and Whistle-blowing in Long-Term Care
After completing this course, you will be able to explain the importance of reporting and raising concerns in situations of abuse, neglect or wrong doing; explain what whistle-blowing is, when whistle-blowing is required, and what protection the Fixing Long-Term Care Act provides for whistle-blowers.
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Minimizing Restraint Use in Long-Term Care
After completing this course, you will be able to explain what restraints are and their types; identify when restraint use is appropriate; safely apply and monitor restraints when necessary; explain what the alternatives are to restraint use.
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Preventing Falls in Long-Term Care (Clinical Team Members)
After completing this course, you will be able to explain your responsibility in proactively preventing falls; identify which fall prevention interventions are connected to your role; feel confident in suggesting/taking ownership of/implementing these interventions; identify common environmental risk factors for falls; recognize changes in a resident’s behaviour that increase their risk of falls; identify health…
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Preventing Falls in Long-Term Care (Non-Clinical Team Members)
After completing this course, you will be able to explain your responsibility in proactively preventing falls; identify which fall prevention interventions are connected to your role; feel confident in suggesting/taking ownership of/implementing these interventions; identify common environmental risk factors for falls; recognize changes in a resident’s behaviour that increase their risk of falls; identify health…