Certificate Description
This certificate has been designed to provide nurses working in Long-Term Care (LTC) with the foundational knowledge and skills required by clinical leaders. The two required courses address key content such as, how to work effectively with families and teams, fostering clinical reasoning and reflective practice, how to provide effective feedback and manage conflict, lead in resident care-planning & managing transitions in care, and leading best practice application & emergency response coordination. Course content is aligned with the Front-Line Leader domains & behaviors identified by the Canadian College of Health Leaders in the LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework.Audience
This certificate has been designed for point-of-care/front-line nurses (RNs & RPNs) working in Long-Term Care facilities and similar practice environments, who may be assigned to clinical leadership roles such as “charge nurse”, “team Lead”, or “shift leader” on either an occasional or frequent basis.Faculty
Our faculty have a wealth of experience and expertise in Long-Term Care, geriatrics, and leadership/management.Certificate Criteria
Participants must successfully complete all both courses, normally over a 2-year period, to earn the Certificate Clinical Leadership in Long-Term Care. The passing grade of 70% is set for each course. Courses offered by the Centre for Professional Development cannot be credited towards a degree program.- Participants may take individual courses without completing the full certificate
- Courses may be taken in any order
International students are eligible to register for all courses in this certificate program.
Learners may take the courses in any sequence and will earn a certificate by completing both courses over a 2-year period.
Clinical Leadership Long-Term Care 1: Context Core Leadership Skill Development
This 8-week online course focuses on the practical application of theory and evidence for clinical leadership that supports excellence in resident care and care team collaboration within the Long-Term Care (LTC) context. Designed to provide front-line nurses working in LTC or similar practice environments, with the foundational knowledge and skills required by clinical leaders. Content for this course includes exploration of role expectations, front-line leader competencies, leadership skill assessment & development; examination of the regulatory, legislative, and organizational contexts within which the clinical leader works; developing core communication & thinking strategies for effective leadership (e.g. SBAR, Huddles, Delegation, Conflict Resolution); exploring the clinical leader role in addressing errors, complaints, and care escalation; and supporting team development.
To Be Determined
8 week online course
Clinical Leadership Leading Long-Term Care 2: Managing Quality Care and Operations
This 8-week online course focuses on the practical application of theory and evidence that enables clinical leaders to effectively manage resident care and day-to-day operational needs within the Long-Term Care (LTC) context. Designed to provide front-line nurses working in LTC or similar practice environments, with the foundational knowledge and skills required by clinical leaders. Content for this course includes understanding how quality care data informs care and care planning; managing resident and operational needs during key transition periods; clinical best practices for LTC, including emergency situations; and exploring the clinical leader role in resource (staffing & supply) management strategies.
February 5 – April 14, 2024
8 week online course
Course Format
This certificate consists of 2 courses, each 8-weeks in duration and delivered through the University of Toronto’s learning management system (Quercus).- Courses are primarily self-paced; however participants are required to engage in discussions and submit activities/assignments within identified timelines.
- Each course will host a LIVE (via Zoom) session for faculty & participants to engage with one another in a group discussion (alternative option is also available for this activity for those unable to attend).
- Participants can expect to allocate ~8 hours per week to complete the required components of the course. The time spent on any one module will vary from student to student based on your learning needs and style of learning.
- Each course utilizes a similar format and teaching methods. On a weekly basis, participants will view an e-learning module, read required readings, and actively engage with the course material by participating in various learning activities. The emphasis of learning activities and assignments is on the notion of application of theory to practice and critical reflection.
Contact Us
Email: pd.nursing@utoronto.ca Website: bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/pd Phone: (416) 978-5207 Address: Centre for Professional Development
Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
University of Toronto
155 College Street
Suite 130
Toronto, ON
Canada
M5T 1P8