Microcredential: Leadership & Professional Development

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Our microcredential courses are designed to equip current and emerging professionals with essential leadership competencies and practical skills to thrive in today’s evolving seniors’ living for LTC and Retirement Homes. Focused on leadership growth, professional advancement, and strategic decision-making, these short, targeted programs support career progression across sectors. Participants benefit from flexible learning, real-world application, and recognized credentials that enhance both personal and organizational impact.

Leadership & Professional Development

Healthy Work Environments

Welcome to our course on Healthy Work Environments, where we will enhance knowledge and skills for transforming work environments and improving outcomes. Participants will learn from an HWE expert with extensive healthcare management experience, discussing the connection between HWE, retention, clinical excellence, and organizational goals.

Participant will embrace a healthy work environment (HWE) by fostering a culture of knowledge, promoting safety, inclusion, and ongoing skill development. This virtual two-session series covers theories and practices for cultivating a healthy, safe work environment, exploring HWE components, communication, interprofessional collaboration, conflict management, staffing, onboarding, retention, student engagement, and work-life balance. The series includes case studies and group discussions to apply HWE principles and demonstrate their impact on team retention and clinical excellence.

*Note: All Times are EST

SPRING 2025 SOLD OUT

Onboarding: Feb 13 2025 (1.30 pm – 2.30 pm)
Live Session: Mar 28 2025 (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
Knowledge Exchange: April 9 2025 (11 am – 12:30 pm)

FALL 2025
Onboarding: Sept 26 2025 (1.30 pm – 2.30 pm)
Live Session: Oct 31 2025 (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
Knowledge Exchange: Nov 14 2025 (1 pm – 2 pm)

Cost: $499

Leadership & Professional Development

Compliance and Regulations in Long-Term Care: Navigating Standards in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta

This course provides Long-Term Care (LTC) professionals with a comprehensive understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks across Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. Participants will gain insight into key provincial legislation, including the Long-Term Care Homes Act (Ontario), Community Care and Assisted Living Act (British Columbia), and Continuing Care Health Service Standards (Alberta). Topics include resident rights, quality of care standards, infection prevention and control, incident reporting, and inspections.

Through interactive case studies and real-world scenarios, participants will learn best practices for maintaining compliance, mitigating risks, and fostering a culture of accountability.

Designed for Directors of Care, Charge Nurses, and LTC administrators, this course ensures professionals are equipped to meet regulatory expectations, enhance resident safety, and uphold the highest standards of care.

*Note: All Times are EST

SPRING 2025 SOLD OUT
Onboarding: Feb 13 2025 (1.30 pm – 2.30 pm)
Live Session: Mar 20 2025 (11 am – 2 pm)
Knowledge Exchange: Mar 27 2025 (1 pm – 2 pm)

FALL 2025
Onboarding: Sept 26 2025 (1.30 pm – 2.30 pm)
Live Session: Oct 29 2025 (11 am – 1 pm)
Knowledge Exchange: Nov 14 2025 (1 pm – 2 pm)

Cost: $499

Leadership & Professional Development

Quality Improvement in Seniors’ Care: Leveraging Data and QI Methodologies for Better Outcomes

This course provides seniors’ care professionals with the knowledge and tools to lead effective Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives using data-driven strategies. Participants will explore key QI methodologies such as Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA), Root Cause Analysis, and Six Sigma, along with practical tools like run charts, fishbone diagrams, and control charts. Emphasis will be placed on benchmarking to evaluate performance against industry standards and identify opportunities for improvement. Through case studies and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive evidence-based changes, enhance resident care, and optimize operational efficiency. Designed for Directors of Care, Charge Nurses, and other leaders, this course fosters a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and excellence in care.

*Note: All Times are EST

SPRING 2025 SOLD OUT
Onboarding: Feb 13 2025 (1.30 pm – 2.30 pm)
Live Session: Mar 21 2025 (11 am – 1 pm)
Knowledge Exchange: Mar 27 2025 (1 pm – 2 pm)

FALL 2025
Onboarding: Sept 26 2025 (1.30 pm – 2.30 pm)
Live Session: Oct 31 2025 (11 am – 1 pm)
Knowledge Exchange: Nov 14 2025 (1 pm – 2 pm)

Cost: $499

Leadership & Professional Development

Point-of-Care Leadership & Collaborative Practice (PSW, HCA, HCW)

(Min. Groups of 3)

This 6-hour course is tailored to empower Point Of Care staff in Long-Term Care (LTC)  and retirement with leadership and teamwork skills to enhance resident care and foster collaboration within their home teams. Through interactive sessions and workplace discussions, Point Of Care staff will learn to lead effectively, support cohesive care practices, and drive positive changes within their homes.

*Note: All Times are EST

SPRING 2025 SOLD OUT

Onboarding:
Apr 10 2025 (1 pm – 2 pm)
Learning Session Day 1: Apr 16 2025 (1 pm – 3 pm)
Learning Session Day 2: Apr 23 2025 (1 pm – 3 pm)
Knowledge Exchange: May 1 2025 (1 pm – 3 pm)

FALL 2025

Onboarding: Sep 11 2025 (1 pm – 2 pm)
Live Virtual Session 1: Sep 18 2025 (1 pm – 3 pm)
Live Virtual Session 2: Sep 25 2025 (1 pm – 3 pm)
Knowledge Exchange: Oct 2 2025 (1 pm – 2 pm)

Cost: $499

Leadership & Professional Development

Project Management Foundational Level A

SESSION 1 PM QuickStart:Tools & Implementation Workshop

Objective: Provide LTC staff with a quick, focused introduction to essential project management (PM) tools, empowering them with practical skills to immediately apply in their roles. The emphasis here is on rapid acquisition and practical application, ensuring that participants leave the session ready to integrate PM tools into their daily tasks.

SESSION 2. PM Skills Lab: Practical Tools for Project Success

Objective: Develop hands-on project management skills in LTC professionals through practical exercises with PM tools. “Skills Lab” highlights a workshop environment focused on practice and real-world application, helping participants master project success tools with direct relevance to LTC settings.

*Note: All Times are EST

SPRING 2025 SOLD OUT
Onboarding Wed Feb 13 (1pm-2pm)
Learning Session 1 Wed Feb 19 (1pm – 3.30pm)
Learning Session 2 Wed Feb 26 (1pm – 3.30pm)
Capstone  March 19 (1pm-2.30pm)

FALL 2025
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Cost: $1,499

e-Certification of Participation:
Participants who complete all parts of the series will receive a Certification of Participation, recognizing their commitment to excellence.