Resident Care Training Co-operative
What is the Resident Care Training Co-operative?
The Resident Care Training Co-operative is a first-of-its-kind standardized training certification program that delivers an all-in-one digital passport attesting to external certifications, sector-specific orientation, and on boarding module completion, and institutional and role-specific competencies.
The co-operative supports essential Human Resources functions related to on boarding and ongoing training of administrators, staff, and volunteers. The co-operative provides orientation training tailored to care homes' individual needs and HR policies while also including related tracking, record keeping, and compliance auditing as part of the overall training package.
The Co-operative Advantage
When long term care homes hire a new staff member, they are relying on that person's previous education and experiences to have provided them with the skills necessary to meet the global requirements of the job. Each individual home seeks to ensure that the standards of training and orientation are met for all new and existing staff - often on a redundant basis. The Co-operative fills in several key gaps in this scenario by doing the following:
- Building consensus for any training that is required for all long-term care homes in order to establish a unified standard aligned to governing bodies
- Providing home-specific add-ons for any requirements not covered by standardized training.
- Recognizing external training equivalents by mapping training from other sources.
- Ensuring the currency of staff training and certification by sending reminders to organizations and staff when new training is required.
- Centralizing the updating of curriculum to align with changes in legislation or accepted best practice.
- Reducing redundant verification of individual qualifications when staff move between employers within the sector.
Information for Employers
Training
The Co-operative's trackable and stackable, sector-standardized micro-credentials address the orientation, competency auditing, training, and upskill needs of long term care homes in the Sarnia-Lambton region, enabling easier staff recruitment and mobility.
The Co-operative addresses training needs in two ways:
- Lambton College micro-credentials that have been developed to the Co-operative's standards
- Equivalency mapping that enables training available from other sources to be assessed against the competencies required by Co-operative members.
Web Portal
The Co-operative’s portal centralizes information about individuals’ HR orientation credentials and competencies related to general and role-specific requirements. This enables organizations to eliminate redundant orientation and other training by verifying each individual’s competencies against standards recognized across the regional homes. The portal also monitors deadlines for any training that must be renewed and sends timely reminders to both employers and employees to ensure training deadlines are met. The result is a centralized audit trail of staff compliance with mandatory and home-specific HR orientation training qualifications and professional development; and the capacity to decrease the onboarding and orientation burden of a highly mobile staff workforce.
Core Elements of the Co-operative
The project leverages Lambton College's elearning capabilities, technology infrastructure, and existing micro-credential programming to create a collaboratively led portal that enables health care organizations to more efficiently track and train new and existing staff.
Governance
The Co-operative is membership based with a mandate to:
- Govern itself in alignment with the interests of its membership
- Standardize competency requirements for cross recognition
- Centralize human resources orientation training compliance
- Maintain currency of training and compliance standards, as well as consensus whitelisted equivalent training
- Maintain and improve upon the web-based portal system
- Administer and maintain user records
- Maintain direct registration system and/or ecommerce collections for dues and training
- Promote and develop the standardized training set
Training Staff through the Portal
The orientation portal allows human resources departments to assign different blocks of micro-credentials to different roles in their organization.
Instead of having to assign training modules individually to each new hire, the human resources team can set up the training block for each role once, and then assign new hires to the appropriate block as part of their on boarding process.
Assigning Training Blocks
As a member of the Co-operative, each home or organization can define their own set of training blocks based on their specific needs and the types of roles they hire for. To determine which orientation micro-credentials to include in the training block for each role, consider the following:
- What training is this role required to take by legislation?
- How much do people in this role interact with residents?
- Are people in this role ever required to assist with moving residents or lifting heavy objects?
- Does this role require training in fire safety?
- Do people in this role use the PointClickCare system?
- Does your home have any specific training or requirements beyond the standard orientation training?
How to Register Staff
Managers will want to review the following information to ensure they are instructing staff appropriately:
- Staff are responsible for registering themselves in the training blocks - managers must inform staff which training blocks they need to register for.
- The first micro-credential every long-term care staff member will register for is the Introduction to LTC Orientation Course (FREE-0405) - this free mini-course is designed to prepare users for success in their long-term care orientation micro-credentials.
- After registering for FREE-0405, staff members will receive a Lambton College student number and password. They will need these credentials through their training so it is important they keep readily available.
- To log in to training courses, staff will use their Lambton College email address (c01234567@mylambton.ca) and their password.
- It can take up to two business days for users to have access to course content after registering for either FREE-0405 or any other orientation micro-credentials.
- When staff have successfully completed a micro-credential, a notification is sent to them in the D2L learning management system. This notification can be printed or forwarded electronically to a manager’s email address to show successful completion of each orientation training micro-credential.
Technical Difficulties
Users who experience issues logging in or accessing their training modules can contact help@lambtoncollege.ca.
Information for Employees
Register for Resident Care Orientation Training
The Resident Care Training Co-operative provides long-term care employees with an opportunity to complete their employer-mandated human resources orientation training through a convenient online portal.
There are four steps to completing your orientation training:
Step 1: Complete the Introduction to LTC Orientation Course
- Register for the Introduction to LTC Orientation Course
- After registering, you will receive two emails – one with your student number and one with your password
- Please be aware that it may take up to two business days to receive your login credentials
Step 2: Register for Orientation Blocks
Training is divided into themes blocks. Your employer is responsible for assigning the specific blocks you should take based on your role within your organization.
Registration for these blocks of courses is done a little differently than the Introduction to LETC Orientation Course.
- Log in to mylambton.ca
- Once logged in, visit the LTC Orientation Training Registration Form – this form won’t open if you haven’t logged into mylambton.
- Complete the form and submit
Step 3: Complete Orientation Courses through D2L
After completing the registration form, you will be given access to the necessary courses associated with the learning blocks.
If may take up to two business days before your courses will appear in D2L.
To access the courses:
- Log in to mylambton.ca
- Select D2L from your myhomepage
- Select My Courses within D2L and your should see the orientation training courses you’ve registered for
- Be sure to read the instructions for each micro-credential to ensure you’ve completed them all successfully.
Step 4: Provide Proof of Completion to your Manager
Once you’ve completed your micro-credential courses, a notification will appear in D2L on the envelope at the top of the screen. You can print this proof of completion and forward it to your manager electronically.
Orientation Micro-Credentials
Below is a list of micro-credentials that have been organized into training blocks to help administrators decide what to assign to each employee group:
Recognize Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Principles in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the understanding necessary for providing culturally sensitive care for clients and families from various cultures, ethnicities, and religions. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize potential sources of discrimination such as mental illness, socioeconomic status, race, religion, gender identity, and disability; and recognize how empathy and self-reflection can assist in creating inclusivity.
Interpret RAI & MDS in Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to assessment of clients in Long Term Care, Home Care, Mental Health Care and for Home and Continuing Care. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize the acronyms used in the MDS language; demonstrate introductory knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and the Minimum Data Set (MDS); and understand the assessment time spans known as "look back" periods.
Develop Effective Care Plans for Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the documentation requirements for care plans defined by the Ministry of Long-Term Care. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to individualize a resident care plan; understand Focus, Goal, and Intervention as they relate to a plan of care; identify the difference between behaviours of daily living (BDL) and mood; navigate care planning for the resident safety, hearing, communication, and vision aspects; and recognize the various disciplines that contribute to elements of the care plan.
Adhere to Consent & Privacy Guidelines in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to consent and privacy legislation and guidelines in the care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to contribute to an environment that supports consent for care; ensure compliance with the Health Care Consent Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA); and recognize the consequences for violations of PHIPA.
Apply the Residents' Bill of RIghts in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the Ontario Resident's Bill of Rights and the Canadian Human Rights Code. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to apply the Resident's Bill of Rights to the provision of care in a long-term care environment.
Interpret RAI & MDS in Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to assessment of clients in Long Term Care, Home Care, Mental Health Care and for Home and Continuing Care. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize the acronyms used in the MDS language; demonstrate introductory knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and the Minimum Data Set (MDS); and understand the assessment time spans known as "look back" periods.
Utilize Mobility Equipment Safely in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the safe utilization of mobility equipment in the care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to identify different types of mobility equipment commonly used in long-term care; understand the safe set up and handling of mobility aides by residents and by employees; and properly sanitize mobility equipment.
Recognize & Operate Mechanical Lifts in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the use of basic types of lifting equipment such as mechanical lifts and transfer machines, ROHO cushions, slider sheets, and slings. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to choose the correct type of equipment; and understand how to operate the equipment safely when repositioning, lifting, and transferring a resident.
Recognize & Respond to Emergency Codes in Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to emergency and safety planning in the long-term care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize regulatory requirements for emergency planning in Long-Term Care Homes; differentiate between the types of internal and external emergencies in long-term care; apply teamwork to emergency planning and preparedness; and recognize emergency codes and respond accordingly.
Recognize Safe Conditions for Transfers & Lifts in teh Care Environment
This hands-on competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the necessary conditions for safe transfers and lifts. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize the importance of good back care while practicing correct lifting techniques; differentiate between a transfer and lift as it relates to resident care; recognize the importance of good body mechanics; and consult the applicable legislation for reference to worker safety.
Identify & Report Resident Abuse in Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the process for identifying and reporting resident abuse. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to identify the different types of abuse; recognize the duty to report abuse under the law; and recognize the consequences, under the law, of a failure to report abuse.
LIfe & Transfer Residents with and without Assistive Devices in Long Term Care
This hybrid, competency based micro-credential uses online and hands-on instruction to introduce learners to proper techniques for lifting and transferring residents with and without assistive devices. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to demonstrate proper techniques for: one-person transfers using a transfer belt; two-person transfers with a mechanical device; three-person transfers and lifts; and bed and wheelchair mobility of a resident.
Lift Heavy Objects & Assist with Resident Transfers in Long Term Care
This hybrid, competency based micro-credential uses online and hands-on instruction to introduce learners to proper lifting techniques for assisting with resident transfers and moving heavy objects. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to Identify risk factors and control measures for musculoskeletal disorders; demonstrate proper lifting technique to ensure prevention of back injury; and demonstrate one-person and two-person transfers.
Don & Doff PPE in the Care Environment
This hybrid, competency based micro-credential uses online and hands-on instruction to introduce learners to infection precaution posters used in long-term care; and proper techniques for donning and doffing PPE. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to identify the various infection precaution posters used in long-term care; identify when to don personal protective equipment (PPE); and demonstrate the correct order of donning and doffing PPE.
Identify Fire & Safety Equipment in Long Term Care
This online, competency based micro-credential introduces learners to fire and safety equipment and its use in long-term care. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to identify and use fire and safety equipment commonly used in Long Term Care and Retirement home settings, including fire extinguishers, fire pull stations, annunciator panels, emergency outlets, and the med-sled stair evacuation system.
Use Fire Extinguishers Safely in the Care Environment
This hybrid, competency based micro-credential uses online and hands-on instruction to introduce learners to the safe use of fire extinguishers in the care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to respond to a fire emergency in a space where residents are present.
Apply WHMIS in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the specific applications of WHMIS in long term care. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to identify symbols associated with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and their general locations in the long-term care home; recognize chemical hazard symbols; and identify general hazard locations in a long-term care home.
Recognize Occupational Health & Safety Rights & Obligations in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to Occupational Health and Safety rights and obligations in a long-term care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize the roles and responsibilities of employees, supervisors, and employers in the care environment; understand employees' rights to refuse work under hazardous conditions; recognize the types of hazards in the workplace; analyze different methods to deal with and report hazards; and consult relevant legislation for worker health and safety.
Promote Employee Focused Health & Wellness in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the promotion of employee-focused health and wellness in the care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to understand the differences in smoking laws as they apply to residents vs. employees; understand employee assistance programs; understand employees' attendance and sickness reporting responsibilities; and understand employers' responsibilities related to employee health and well-being.
Address Workplace Violence in the Care Environment
This competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to identifying and responding to workplace violence in the care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to define Workplace violence; report workplace harassment following care home guidelines; understand how to reduce violent incidents using specific approaches in threatening situations caused by a resident; obtain their Vulnerable Sector Check and Police Clearance Certificate; and refer to relevant legislation.
Lift Heavy Objects & Assist with Resident Transfers in Long Term Care
This hybrid, competency based micro-credential uses online and hands-on instruction to introduce learners to proper lifting techniques for assisting with resident transfers and moving heavy objects. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to Identify risk factors and control measures for musculoskeletal disorders; demonstrate proper lifting technique to ensure prevention of back injury; and demonstrate one-person and two-person transfers.
Navigate the PointClickCare System in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the PointClickCare software environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to successfully log into the system and navigate through the Electronic Health Record; construct an electronic health record; use effective password protection for the PPC account; and generate PHIPA-compliant communication on the PCC Bulletin Board.
Interpret RAI & MDS in Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to assessment of clients in Long Term Care, Home Care, Mental Health Care and for Home and Continuing Care. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize the acronyms used in the MDS language; demonstrate introductory knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and the Minimum Data Set (MDS); and understand the assessment time spans known as "look back" periods.
Develop Effective Care Plans for Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the documentation requirements for care plans defined by the Ministry of Long-Term Care. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to individualize a resident care plan; understand Focus, Goal, and Intervention as they relate to a plan of care; identify the difference between behaviours of daily living (BDL) and mood; navigate care planning for the resident safety, hearing, communication, and vision aspects; and recognize the various disciplines that contribute to elements of the care plan.
Adhere to Consent & Privacy Guidelines in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to consent and privacy legislation and guidelines in the care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to contribute to an environment that supports consent for care; ensure compliance with the Health Care Consent Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA); and recognize the consequences for violations of PHIPA.
Apply the Residents' Bill of RIghts in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the Ontario Resident's Bill of Rights and the Canadian Human Rights Code. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to apply the Resident's Bill of Rights to the provision of care in a long-term care environment.
Recognize Safe Conditions for Transfers & Lifts in the Care Environment
This hands-on competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the necessary conditions for safe transfers and lifts. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize the importance of good back care while practicing correct lifting techniques; differentiate between a transfer and lift as it relates to resident care; recognize the importance of good body mechanics; and consult the applicable legislation for reference to worker safety.
Apply WHMIS in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the specific applications of WHMIS in long term care. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to identify symbols associated with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and their general locations in the long-term care home; recognize chemical hazard symbols; and identify general hazard locations in a long-term care home.
Recognize Occupational Health & Safety Rights & Obligations in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to Occupational Health and Safety rights and obligations in a long-term care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize the roles and responsibilities of employees, supervisors, and employers in the care environment; understand employees' rights to refuse work under hazardous conditions; recognize the types of hazards in the workplace; analyze different methods to deal with and report hazards; and consult relevant legislation for worker health and safety.
Promote Employee Focused Health & Wellness in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the promotion of employee-focused health and wellness in the care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to understand the differences in smoking laws as they apply to residents vs. employees; understand employee assistance programs; understand employees' attendance and sickness reporting responsibilities; and understand employers' responsibilities related to employee health and well-being.
Recognize the Importance of Immunizations in the Care Environment
This competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the importance of vaccinations and the role that they play in the protection of residents and employees in the long-term care setting. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize the benefits of mandatory flu shots for everyone in a long-term care home; recognize Tamiflu as the alternative for the flu shot; understand policies that define working limitations for those not immunized against the flu; and adhere to relevant legislation.
Recognize Immunization Requirements for Employees Working in Long Term Care
This competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to mandatory vaccinations and health screenings required for employment in the long-term care setting. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to understand the screening procedure for Tuberculosis mandated by Public Health Ontario; and identify the optional immunizations recommended for persons working in long-term care, including Hepatitis B and Tetanus.
Use Infection Prevention Procedures in Laundry Service in Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to infection prevention procedures for laundry service in long-term care. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to understand safe handling of soiled linen and personal clothing for both infection prevention and worker safety; and consult relevant legislation.
Reinforce Mandaroty Program Requirements for Individual Care in Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the elements required to successfully implement the mandatory programs required under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and Regulations. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize the elements of effective programs for bowel and bladder continence, skin and wound care, responsive behaviours, fall prevention, and pain assessment.
Reinforce Mandatory Program Requirements for Limiting Organization Risk in Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to their role in ensuring compliance with mandatory program requirements under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize documentation and care requirements for restraint and Personal Assistive Safety Device use; identify the elements of a restorative care program; identify the purpose and focus areas of a risk management plan; and recognize the process for dealing with resident and family concerns and complaints.
Support Compliance with Legislated Policies & Procedures in Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential gives learners to an overview of quality monitoring under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act (FLTCA). After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to understand why and how inspectors investigate long-term care homes; recognize the relationship between home policy and legislative requirements; and consult and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
Identify & Report Resident Abuse in Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the process for identifying and reporting resident abuse. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to identify the different types of abuse; recognize the duty to report abuse under the law; and recognize the consequences, under the law, of a failure to report abuse.
Address Workplace Violence in the Care Environment
This competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to identifying and responding to workplace violence in the care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to define Workplace violence; report workplace harassment following care home guidelines; understand how to reduce violent incidents using specific approaches in threatening situations caused by a resident; obtain their Vulnerable Sector Check and Police Clearance Certificate; and refer to relevant legislation.
Recognize & Respond to Emergency Codes in Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to emergency and safety planning in the long-term care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize regulatory requirements for emergency planning in Long-Term Care Homes; differentiate between the types of internal and external emergencies in long-term care; apply teamwork to emergency planning and preparedness; and recognize emergency codes and respond accordingly.
Identify Fire & Safety Equipment in Long Term Care
This online, competency based micro-credential introduces learners to fire and safety equipment and its use in long-term care. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to identify and use fire and safety equipment commonly used in Long Term Care and Retirement home settings, including fire extinguishers, fire pull stations, annunciator panels, emergency outlets, and the med-sled stair evacuation system.
Use Fire Extinguishers Safely in the Care Environment
This hybrid, competency based micro-credential uses online and hands-on instruction to introduce learners to the safe use of fire extinguishers in the care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to respond to a fire emergency in a space where residents are present.
Recognize the Importance of Immunizations in the Care Environment
This competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the importance of vaccinations and the role that they play in the protection of residents and employees in the long-term care setting. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize the benefits of mandatory flu shots for everyone in a long-term care home; recognize Tamiflu as the alternative for the flu shot; understand policies that define working limitations for those not immunized against the flu; and adhere to relevant legislation.
Recognize Immunization Requirements for Employees Working in Long Term Care
This competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to mandatory vaccinations and health screenings required for employment in the long-term care setting. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to understand the screening procedure for Tuberculosis mandated by Public Health Ontario; and identify the optional immunizations recommended for persons working in long-term care, including Hepatitis B and Tetanus.
Use PPE to Prevent Infection in Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of infectious disease. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); recognize proper hand-washing techniques at the correct points of care; identify measures required in an outbreak situation; and identify the chain of transmission and the potential solutions to mitigate the spread of infections.
Use Strategies to Prevent Infection in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to infection prevention procedures for laundry service in long-term care. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to understand safe handling of soiled linen and personal clothing for both infection prevention and worker safety; and consult relevant legislation.
Use Infection Prevention Procedures in Laundry Service in Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to infection prevention procedures for laundry service in long-term care. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to understand safe handling of soiled linen and personal clothing for both infection prevention and worker safety; and consult relevant legislation.
Don & Doff PPE in the Care Environment
This hybrid, competency based micro-credential uses online and hands-on instruction to introduce learners to infection precaution posters used in long-term care; and proper techniques for donning and doffing PPE. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to identify the various infection precaution posters used in long-term care; identify when to don personal protective equipment (PPE); and demonstrate the correct order of donning and doffing PPE.
Navigate the PointClickCare System in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the PointClickCare software environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to successfully log into the system and navigate through the Electronic Health Record; construct an electronic health record; use effective password protection for the PPC account; and generate PHIPA-compliant communication on the PCC Bulletin Board.
Use the Point of Care Documentation Module of PointClickCare System in Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to Point of Care (POC) module of PointClickCare software environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to navigate the Point of Care (POC) module of PointClickCare software environment; enter data so that "as experienced" care interactions are accurately documented; and understand the importance of completing this documentation requirement.
Recognize & Respond to Emergency Codes in Long Term Care
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to emergency and safety planning in the long-term care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize regulatory requirements for emergency planning in Long-Term Care Homes; differentiate between the types of internal and external emergencies in long-term care; apply teamwork to emergency planning and preparedness; and recognize emergency codes and respond accordingly.
Identify Fire & Safety Equipment in Long Term Care
This online, competency based micro-credential introduces learners to fire and safety equipment and its use in long-term care. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to identify and use fire and safety equipment commonly used in Long Term Care and Retirement home settings, including fire extinguishers, fire pull stations, annunciator panels, emergency outlets, and the med-sled stair evacuation system.
Use Fire Extinguishers Safely in the Care Environment
This hybrid, competency based micro-credential uses online and hands-on instruction to introduce learners to the safe use of fire extinguishers in the care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to respond to a fire emergency in a space where residents are present.
Apply WHMIS in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to the specific applications of WHMIS in long term care. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to identify symbols associated with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and their general locations in the long-term care home; recognize chemical hazard symbols; and identify general hazard locations in a long-term care home.
Recognize Occupational Health & Safety Rights & Obligations in the Care Environment
This online, competency-based micro-credential introduces learners to Occupational Health and Safety rights and obligations in a long-term care environment. After successful completion of this micro-credential, the learner should be able to recognize the roles and responsibilities of employees, supervisors, and employers in the care environment; understand employees' rights to refuse work under hazardous conditions; recognize the types of hazards in the workplace; analyze different methods to deal with and report hazards; and consult relevant legislation for worker health and safety.
This project is a joint collaboration between Lambton College, Vision'74 Inc., and the LTC Facilities Operators Group of Sarnia-Lambton. The project is funded by the Province of Ontario through the Micro-Credential Challenge Fund.
