Personal Support Worker (PSW) Curriculum Enhancement Resources

Online Training Resources

LEAP Core – Pallium Canada—Palliative care course for healthcare professionals, available online or in person.

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario—Comprehensive course to spot and respond to elder abuse, available online or in person.

Ontario CLRI Resources—Learn more about virtual learning platform, LIPHA, CLRI eLearning Hub, and PSW orientation resources.

Geriatric Essentials eLearning—Content based on The GiiC Toolkit developed by RGPs of Ontario

Ostomy Care Online Course—Content from Hollister, a manufacturer of ostomy care products

Certificate in Advanced Interpersonal Skills for PSW Practice—Online course from University of Guelph Open Learning and Educational Support

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)—Information for screening, diagnosing and treating mental health and addictions for professionals.

Alzheimer’s Society U-FirstU-First! is a training program designed to help frontline staff develop a common knowledge base, language, and approach to caring for people with Alzheimer’s, available online or in person.

Advanced Gerontological Education-Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)—Evidence-informed, person-centered dementia education to advance health and behavioural care, available online or in person.

Care Passport—Micro-credential training and evidence-based assessments to meet compliance outcomes in Long-Term Care and other health care sectors. 

In-Person Training Resources

LEAP Core – Pallium Canada—Palliative care course for healthcare professionals, available online or in person.

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario—Comprehensive course to spot and respond to elder abuse, available online or in person.

DementiAbility—Training for professionals and family care partners to understand the connections between the brain, a person’s life story, the environment and behaviour.

Alzheimer’s Society U-FirstU-First! is a training program designed to help frontline staff develop a common knowledge base, language, and approach to caring for people with Alzheimer’s, available online or in person.

Advanced Gerontological Education-Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)—Evidence-informed, person-centered dementia education to advance health and behavioural care, available online or in person.

Mental Health First Aid—Training program that equips individuals with the skills to assist someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.