This course studies the chain of transmission based on information from Public Health Ontario. Learners click through the six links in the chain of transmission to learn what each one is, then again to see how COVID-19 fits into the links, then the most important part - controlling for and breaking each link. Learners complete an interactive exercise that matches items with the appropriate link in the chain of transmission. This course is required for all LTC staff prior to performing their responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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In this course, learners will review: pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for pain, what staff should be looking for that may indicate a
resident is in pain, what staff can do to help a resident that is experiencing pain, some of the challenges and barriers to pain management in LTC, some
common misconceptions about pain, some of the consequences of unresolved pain, different types of pain, and the objectives of a Pain Management Program in a Long-term Care Home. Learners answer true/false questions and are provided with the correct answers. Learners also review the HELP acronym (help, encourage, learn, provide) and complete an interactive exercise to reinforce knowledge transfer. This course is required for all LTC direct care staff prior to performing their responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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This course discusses the difference between palliative care and end of life care, how staff can support palliative residents and their loved ones, signs that death is imminent, the impacts that the death of a resident may have on staff, and coping strategies for staff. Learners watch a video explaining dying with dignity. Learners also learn how they can support palliative residents and their loved ones in that challenging time. This course is required for all LTC direct care staff prior to performing their responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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In this course, PASDs are defined and examples are shown. Restraints and “restrain” are also defined with examples. Learners complete an exercise that matches risks of restraints and their causes. Learners are reminded their home will have a policy on minimizing restraint and PASD use. This course is required for all LTC staff prior to performing their responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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The resident’s rights course asks the learner, “Imagine for a moment that you now live every day in a LTC Home…How would you want to be supported?” It goes on to say, “…Would you want to feel safe and secure? I'm sure you would also expect to be treated well and with respect. It’s the same for residents who are now living in their new home.” “Home: the fundamental principle” is reviewed. Learners then review the 29 rights. Learners then complete an exercise matching resident’s rights with an appropriate staff support. For example: “Privacy during treatment and care” matches with “Keep me covered as much as possible during a change.” Learners are shown the section of the Act that residents can enforce the Resident’s Bill of Rights against the licensee. This course is required for all LTC staff prior to performing their responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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Removing gloves properly helps prevent the spread of pathogens. This course starts with a video demonstration of glove removal. Learners are then shown images of the steps involved and given best practice tips. Learners then must drag and drop the steps in the correct order. (They can review the process and try again if needed.) This course is required for all LTC staff prior to performing their responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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The resident’s rights course asks the learner, “Imagine for a moment that you now live every day in a LTC Home…How would you want to be supported?” It goes on to say, “…Would you want to feel safe and secure? I'm sure you would also expect to be treated well and with respect. It’s the same for residents who are now living in their new home.” “Home: the fundamental principle” is reviewed. Learners then review the 29 rights. Learners then complete an exercise matching
resident’s rights with an appropriate staff support. For example: “Privacy during treatment and care” matches with “Keep me covered as much as possible during
a change.” Learners are shown the section of the Act that residents can enforce the Resident’s Bill of Rights against the licensee. This course is required for all LTC staff prior to performing their responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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This course reviews proper application and use of restraints according to the Act and Regulations. The main points are that restraints are used as a last resort, and the least restraint should be used for the least amount of time. The Act is referenced to show when a restraint can and can not be used. Scenarios are presented and the learner must chose if a restraint can or can not be used. The Act is also referenced to show situations that are not restraints. Learners complete interactive exercises to clarify when a restraint can be used. Learners review the requirements under the Act if a residents is restrained,
including repositioning. Strategies to minimize restraints are also presented. This course is required for all LTC direct care staff prior to performing their
responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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By reviewing and applying the Routine Practices and Additional Precautions course, staff in Long-term Care can protect themselves and those receiving care. Care providers are at risk of direct exposure to the COVID-19 virus or other harmful pathogens. This course will discuss; the signs and symptoms of some common infectious diseases, the hierarchy of controls, how most respiratory infections spread, routine practices, and additional precautions to protect themselves and others. There are interactive exercises throughout the course and includes a knowledge check at the end. It provides feedback and correct answers are required to ensure the knowledge transfer of key concepts.
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In this course, the learner will review: why pressure injuries occur, how the skin breaks down, factors that increase the risk for skin breakdown in Long-term Care residents, the high risk areas for skin breakdown, what to look for, what staff can do to support residents from experiencing skin breakdown, and what staff should do if they notice a pressure injury or skin breakdown on a resident. This course is required for all LTC direct care staff prior to performing their responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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We all behave in response to internal and external triggers. This course explains how external triggers in a resident’s environment and internal triggers will result in residents’ responsive behaviours – either positive or negative. These factors can be addressed and changed – by staff. This course identifies some possible responsive behaviours and staff complete an exercise defining responsive behaviours. Staff match resident triggers with supportive strategies to remove the triggers. Supportive strategies and best practice tips are presented to the learner. Communication approaches are also presented to help staff prevent or minimize responsive behaviours. This course is required for all LTC direct care staff prior to performing their responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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This course focuses the learner on three main messages. The homes have zero tolerance for abuse, we all have a duty to protect the residents, and reporting of resident abuse should happen immediately. There are several interactive exercises for the learner to learn what and when to report certain matters. These include improper or incompetent care of a resident, abuse of a resident by anyone, unlawful conduct that resulted in harm to the resident, misuse of funding by the licensee or misuse or misappropriation of a resident’s money. “Whistle-blowing” is explained as protecting the residents and leaners are assured of whistle-blowing protection under the Act. Staff finish the course with a true or false exercise to ensure knowledge transfer. This course is required for all LTC staff prior to performing their responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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This course is an introduction to the Learnici’s four other Resident Mental Health Courses. It explains that delirium, depression and dementia often go unrecognized in the resident population. This leads to negative risks for the residents. This course points out it is important to make sure that members of the healthcare team know what to look for and what steps they and others can take to assist the resident(s). This course is required for all LTC direct care staff prior to performing their responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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Learners complete an exercise that clarifies the definition of delirium. This course includes more information about delirium and that it is a medical emergency. Learners review the causes of delirium and strategies to keep in mind to support residents. This course is required for all LTC direct care staff prior to performing their responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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In this course, learners watch a video that describes depression. Learners complete an exercise that clarifies the definition of depression. The symptoms, causes, signs and symptoms and treatment of depression are reviewed. The question of why residents in Long-term Care may be susceptible to depression is discussed. Important considerations for staff supporting residents with depression is included. This course is required for all LTC direct care staff prior to performing their responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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This course starts with a comparison of the features of delirium, dementia and depression. Learners then review a scenario involving “Mrs. X” and identify the changes she has been going through and if they are are delirium, dementia and depression or a combination. The content of the resident mental health modules are reviewed. This course is required for all LTC direct care staff prior to performing their responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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Putting on or “donning” and taking off or “doffing” personal protective equipment (PPE) properly prevents staff from pathogens and spreading pathogens. This course includes videos on putting on and removing surgical masks properly, putting on a cone n95 respirator and taking off a cone n95 respirator. Learners are required to drag and drop donning icons in the correct order. If they are correct, they skip the donning demonstration. Learners watch a video on taking off full PPE. They are then required to drag and drop doffing icons in the correct order. Again, if they are correct, they skip the doffing demonstration. Learners review donning and doffing education sheets. This course is required for all LTC staff prior to performing their responsibilities (i.e. as part of Orientation) and annually.
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This course examines environmental health, climate change, drinking water advisories, colonial interference byproducts and the health impacts of environmental pollution.
By the time you complete this course, you will be able to better understand:
Accreditation
This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for 1.5 Mainpro+ credits.
Duration: 90 minutes
In Ontario alone, over 400 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and at any point in time over 4,000 children are receiving cancer treatment or follow-up care in this province.
Childhood cancer is the leading disease-related cause of death for our children; 1 child dies of cancer each week. This course examines the differences between childhood and adult cancer, the journey for First Nation, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous children with cancer and the role the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario plays in helping to navigate this journey with a unique whole-life approach to childhood cancer care
By the time you complete this course, you will be able to better understand:
Accreditation
This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for 1.5 Mainpro+ credits.
Duration: 90 minutes
No matter where First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada live, they face unique health challenges. Often higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and many other diseases can been seen in Indigenous people compared to non-Indigenous people. This course examines the major lifestyle changes that have occurred over the past decades for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and communities. The course also provides an overview of the behavioural risk factors that have contributed to the shift from communicable diseases to chronic diseases and the associated statistics with these risk factors.
By the time you complete this course, you will be able to better understand:
Accreditation
This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for 1.5 Mainpro+ credits.
Duration: 90 minutes