Learning Inter-Professionally Healthcare Accelerator (LIPHA) Microcredential
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Boost your resume with our LIPHA Microcredential simulation game!
We are offering a shorter version of the Learning Inter-Professionally Healthcare Accelerator (LIPHA) to students going into long-term care and long-term care team members!
Using an evidence-based simulation game, learners will explore real world care scenarios, gain access to evidence-informed multimedia resources, and practice communication and care planning skills with virtual long-term care residents. Within 8 hours and at no cost, learners will earn a Microcredential certificate to add to their CV.
What are the learning outcomes?
Upon completing the LIPHA Microcredential, learners will have:
- Gained knowledge pertaining to age-related changes, dementia and responsive behaviours and their impact on care
- Understand person-centric values and behaviours related to LTC practice
- Become familiar with tools and frameworks relating to compassionate communication with residents and families
- Developed role-specific and team-based skills in the care of older adults (i.e. observation, safety and risk assessment, reflection, personalization of care, prioritization, intervention, teamwork and inclusive care planning)
What are the benefits?
- Flexible, accessible 24/7 learning
- Self-paced & self-directive
- Certificate of completion to add to your CV
- Case based simulation
- INACSL Standards
- Evidence informed, multimedia resources
- Learner mastery through feedback & rewards
- Equity, diversity & inclusion sensitivity
- Serious educational game format
What topics are covered?
The LIPHA Microcredential uses 5 full case simulations, 10 modules and 30 skill building activities to explore the competencies listed below.
Welcome to Long-Term Care
- Fundamentals of LTC
- Resident Personhood, Bill of Rights & Safety
- Age Related Changes
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Teamwork
Common Care Experiences
- Communication & Engaging Families in Care
- Dementia
- Conditions
- Acute Deterioration
- Pain
Activities of Daily Living
- Dressing
- Sleep & Activity
Interested?
Check out the ‘LIPHA 8-Hour Microcredential Webinar’ recording!
Ready to sign up TODAY?
Click the button below that best aligns with your role on the interprofessional team!
Are you an academic institution or a LTC staff educator looking to incorporate LIPHA into your organization?
Learn more about our longer packages and fill out the intake form here!
Contact Information
Ontario CLRI | OntarioCLRI@baycrest.org.
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