SARNIA, February 4, 2026 – Lambton College is continuing to strengthen Ontario’s healthcare workforce through innovative, practical training solutions that support both student success and quality care.
Lambton College has adopted the Care Passport System, a centralized training, credentialing, and compliance management platform that equips high school students, college learners, and other prospective workers for careers in Ontario’s long-term care (LTC) sector. By standardizing and tracking required training and credentials, the system addresses a critical provincial skills gap and strengthens workforce readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuity across Ontario.
Recognizing the importance of this initiative, Vision LTC led the formation of the Council for the Advancement of Resident-care Education (CARE-LTC) to oversee implementation, governance, and long-term growth. Through the initiative, Lambton College serves as a key training provider for LTC orientation micro-credentials, with over 40 in English and French modules.
Learners complete recognized, sector-approved training before entering placement or employment, allowing them to arrive workforce-ready on day one. Credentials are stored in a personal Care Passport that follows learners as they move between LTC homes.
The Care Passport System standardizes the core orientation training required across LTC homes and provides a centralized, portable, and audit-ready record of completed training. This enables homes to meet provincial compliance requirements more efficiently while reducing administrative burden and accelerating onboarding.
Since launching its LTC Orientation Training Platform in April 2025, Lambton College has supported more than 12,500 course registrations and over 600 learners preparing for long-term care placements. The Care Passport portal now includes more than 2,000 users across Ontario.
“By embedding the Care Passport modules directly into our Personal Support Worker curriculum, students complete the training alongside the theory they are learning in class, reinforcing understanding through real-world application,” said Julie Acker, Clinical Manager, Faculty of Nursing, Lambton College. “Our clinical instructors working in long-term care also complete the standardized modules, ensuring everyone is aligned with current best practices. This shared foundation of knowledge strengthens instruction and helps students enter placement confident, prepared, and ready to succeed.”
“Bridging the gap between theoretical learning and Ontario legislated workplace competency demands, Care Passport provides confidence that our home complies with the rigorous long-term care inspection process,” said Heather Martin, CEO, Vision ‘74 Nursing and Rest Home. “Unannounced Ministry inspections include record reviews to confirm legislative compliance, confirmed through immediate access to training reports. The Care Passport System is designed to take the heavy lifting of orientation from the Management Team and reassign this to external educators, significantly reducing the burden on our team. The efficiency of this system allows for portability of training by new graduates and reduction in redundant duplication in the long-term care sector.”
For more on Lambton College’s involvement in the Care Passport initiative, please visit the Lambton College website.