As Canada’s only national online learning provider serving all of healthcare, we continuously strive to forge meaningful partnerships that enable us to provide impactful learning experiences for those working in healthcare. We are excited to announce that once again our Talking About Tough Issues micro-eLearning course is available for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in Ontario through the PSW Education Fund, starting August 1st, 2024. This initiative is made possible through our dynamic partnership with the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging.
The Talking About Tough Issues course marks a significant addition to the educational landscape for those working in long-term care. This 3-hour online course is designed to equip long-term care home team members at all role levels with tools and techniques to navigate challenging conversations in their daily work.
Real-World Application and Impact
The Talking About Tough Issues course uses realistic scenarios, curated resources, and meaningful content to empower learners to have effective conversations that facilitate teamwork, healthy relationships, improved quality and safety, increased innovation, and healthy organizational cultures.
Making a Difference
The PSW Education Fund aims to build capacity in long-term care homes to deliver high-quality and safe care that meets the needs of residents. It provides funding for Ontario long-term care homes to support their team members in participating in skill-building education.
Our partnership with the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) reflects a shared commitment to fostering a highly skilled and resilient healthcare workforce. Through the Talking About Tough Issues course, we aim to empower long-term care professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in their roles and positively impact their organizations and the residents they care for.
Enrol Your Team Today!
We invite long-term care teams in Ontario to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their communication skills and workplace dynamics. Enrollment opens on August 1st, 2024, and we encourage you to visit the PSW Fund information on the RIA website to register your team for the ‘Talking About Tough Issues’ course. Together, let’s take a significant step towards excellence in long-term care.
Leadership Express Micro-eLearning Series
Talking About Tough Issues is part of the Leadership Express Micro-eLearning Series, developed and delivered by CHA Learning, the learning division of HealthCareCAN. The Leadership Express Micro-eLearning Series equips healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to lead teams with confidence. The series is made up of three unique micro-eLearning courses:
- Leadership Express: Engage to Influence Change*
- Leadership Express: Talking About Tough Issues
- Leadership Express: Time Management*
*Not offered as part of the PSW Education Fund
Each course is offered entirely online and can be completed in as little as 3 hours. To learn more about the Leadership Express Micro-eLearning Series, visit the Programs and Courses page on the CHA Learning website.