FLTCA Alignment: 82-Training

Every licensee of a long-term care home shall ensure all staff of the home have received training as required by this section. This training includes the following areas: Residents’ Bill of Rights, mission statement, policy to promote zero tolerance of abuse and neglect of residents, duty under section 28 to make mandatory reports, protections afforded by section 30, policy to minimize restraining of residents, fire prevention and safety, emergency and evacuation procedures, infection prevention and control, and all Acts, regulations, and policies of the Ministry (including policies of the licensee) that are relevant to the person’s responsibilities. The additional training for direct care staff is in the following areas: abuse recognition and prevention, mental health issues (including caring for persons with dementia), behaviour management, minimization of restraining and confinement of residents (and where restraining or confinement is necessary, how to do so in accordance with this Act), and palliative care.

  • Minimizing Restraint Use in Long-Term Care eLearning Course

    Through this course, learners will develop evidence-based practices to minimize the restraining of residents. Team members will learn what restraints are and their types, when restraint use is appropriate, how to safely apply and monitor restraints when necessary, and the alternatives to restraint use.

  • Preceptor Resource and Education Program in Long-Term Care (PREP LTC)

    The Preceptor Resource and Education Program in Long-Term Care (PREP LTC) provides Ontario long-term care (LTC) homes with funding, online education and resources to equip them with the necessary tools to support successful clinical placements and build capacity for student mentorship. The PREP LTC initiative helps LTC homes build or expand student placement programs, provide…

  • Supporting Residents’ Mental Health and Wellness in Long-Term Care eLearning Course

    Everyone working, volunteering, or visiting long-term care homes plays a significant role in ensuring residents feel at home, are treated with kindness and respect, and receive the necessary support and services for their health and well-being. In the Supporting Residents’ Mental Health and Wellness in Long-Term Care eLearning Course, team members will learn how to support the…

  • Mandatory Reporting and Whistle-blowing eLearning Course

    Mandatory Reporting and Whistle-blowing eLearning Course Everyone working, volunteering, or visiting long-term care homes plays a significant role in ensuring residents feel at home, are treated with kindness and respect, and receive the necessary support and services for their health and well-being. In the Mandatory Reporting and Whistle-blowing eLearning course, learners will explore and respond to real-life…

  • Respecting and Promoting Residents Rights in Long-Term Care eLearning Course

    The Orientation eLearning Series, developed by the Ontario CLRI at the RIA, provides education for new LTC team members during their orientation, and for existing team members during their annual training. These scenario-based and interactive eLearning courses ensure that learners have the knowledge and skills needed to assist the people they support and are in…

  • A Day in the Life of a Resident in LTC

    Most team members agree that the best part of working in LTC is working with the residents who live there. Hear from residents about what their days look like, what they look forward to, and what team members working in LTC mean to them. In this short video you will also get the chance to…

  • Preventing Falls in Long-Term Care

    The Orientation eLearning courses, created by the Ontario CLRI at the RIA, provide education for new team members during orientation, and for existing team members during their annual training. These scenario-based learning courses ensure that learners have the knowledge and skills needed to assist the people they support and are in line with Ministry of…

  • Preventing, Recognizing, and Reporting Abuse and Neglect in Long-Term Care

    The Orientation eLearning courses, created by the Ontario CLRI at the RIA, provide education for new team members during orientation, and for existing team members during their annual training. These scenario-based learning courses ensure that learners have the knowledge and skills needed to assist the people they support and are in line with Ministry of…

  • Reflections on the Use of Resident Support Aides

    The Reflections on the Use of Resident Support Aides report presents findings from a recent survey on the use of resident support aides and similar roles in LTC homes during the pandemic.

  • Infection Prevention and Control in Long-Term Care

    IPAC eLearning courses are now available! Get tools and resources to equip those working and volunteering in long-term care with the skills and knowledge they need to protect themselves, their colleagues, residents, family members, and community members.