Spring 20236 week online course |
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Delivery Format: Online |
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Course Description
This 6-week online course focuses on the practical application of theory and evidence on the role of the point-of-care clinical leader in managing resident care and day to day operational needs within the Long-Term Care (LTC) context. The course is designed to provide front-line nurses working in LTC or similar practice environments, with the foundational knowledge and skills required by point-of care clinical leaders. Content for this course includes:
- Development of an understanding of how quality care data informs care & care planning
- Exploration of how to manage resident & operational needs during key transition periods (e.g. admission, transfers in & out of acute care, end of life care)
- Opportunity to refresh knowledge on & apply clinical best practices for LTC, including emergency situations
- Examination of resource/supply management strategies to best support care
This is the third of three online courses approved as one component of a Certificate in Point-of-Care Clinical Leadership in Long Term Care for participants successfully completing all three courses within a two-year period.
The three courses are:
- Course 1: Point-of-Care Clinical Leadership in the Context of Long-Term Care
- Course 2: Point-of-Care Clinical Leadership for Working With & Leading Long-Term Care Teams
- Course 3: Point-of-Care Clinical Leadership for Managing Quality Care & Operations in Long-Term Care
Audience
This course 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.
Course Outline
This course is a 6 week course delivered through the University of Toronto’s learning management system (Quercus). It is primarily self-paced, however participants are required to engage in discussions and submit activities/assignments within identified timelines (usually weekly). One LIVE (via Zoom) session will take place 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 need to allocate ~8 hours per week to complete the required components of the course.
On a weekly basis, participants will view an e-learning module, read required readings, and actively engage with the course material by participating in learning activities. The emphasis of learning activities and assignments is on the notion of application of theory to practice and critical reflection.
Please note for this course the week runs from the Monday to the Sunday evening following.
Topic outline includes: (Please note this is a outline as of Sept 2021 which is subject to minor changes)
Part 1: Point of Care Leader’s Role in Leading Resident Care Evaluative Components Week 1 Leading Quality Clinical Care - Defining the Resident Population & Levels of Care
- Discuss Approaches to Care Planning & Evaluation of Care Needs
- “Not just a checklist”: Examine Data Collection to Improve Care & Workload
- Explore Concepts in Routine Care Management & Prioritization
Discussion Board Post Week 2 Managing Transitions in Care - Discuss Management of the Admission Process
- Explore How to Effectively Address Changes in Resident Care Needs (e.g. supervision to full care)
- Examine Effective Transfers To & From an Alternate Level of Care (e.g. Acute Care)
- Explore the Palliative Approach to Care & End of Life
Discussion Board Post Week 3 Clinical Knowledge & Leadership to Manage the Needs of Residents (Split over 2 Weeks) - Discuss Long Term Care Best Practices
- Briefly Explore the Point of Care Clinical Leader’s Role in Understanding & Leading:
- Skin and Wound Care
- Continence Care and Bowel Management
- Pain Assessment and Management
- Medication Administration
- Oral Health
- Optimizing Nutrition
- Facilitating Social Needs
- Infection Prevention
- Fall Prevention
- Examine Strategies for Responding to Residents with Confusion/Delirium/Dementia & Responsive Behaviours
- Explore the Identification & Management of New Onset/Significant Resident Status Changes
- Explore Ethical Situations in LTC
Short Case Activities Week 4 Short Case Activities Week 5 Anticipating & Responding to Emergency Situations - Review of Emergency Code Responsibilities & Actions
- Explore IP&C Outbreak Best Practices (e.g. COVID-19; Influenza; C. Diff)
LIVE Discussion Part 2: Point of Care Clinical Leader’s Role in Leading Day-to-Day Operations Week 6 Managing Resources & Staffing - Discuss Equipment/Resources Maintenance & Acquisition
- Explore Evidence-based Approaches to Managing Staffing Issues (e.g. Sick Calls, Making Assignments)
Short Case Activities Faculty
April Huang, RN, MN, BMSc
Manager, Stroke Program, Toronto Rehab, University Health NetworkMichael Nguyen, RN, BScN, MN
Patient Care Manager, Reactivation Care Centre
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Centre, Unity Health Toronto
Adjunct Lecturer, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of NursingRegistration Information
Fees
Early Bird price (ends April 15, 2022) $685 + HST Regular price (starts April 16, 2022) $755 + HST U of T Nursing Alumni save 15% $645 + HST U of T Nursing Adjunct and Status Faculty save 15% $645 + HST Site Groups
A group discount rate is available for site groups of three or more people. For details please contact pd.nursing@utoronto.ca.
Please Note
- Refund Policy – To withdraw from the course and receive a refund, your written request must be emailed to pd.nursing@utoronto.ca by April 15, 2022. No refunds will be given after this date. All refunds are subject to an administration fee of $100 + tax. As an alternative, a colleague may attend in your place. Please send your substitution request at least 7 days before the course.
- Advanced registration is required. Registration deadline: May 9, 2022.
- U of T Nursing Alumni discount is available to BScN, MN, PMNP Diploma, MScN or PhD graduates of the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto.
- U of T Nursing Faculty discount is available to individuals with a faculty position, adjunct or status appointment, or are a Clinical Instructor (current academic year only) at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto.
- Applicable taxes (13% HST) will be added to the registration fees.
- Course Cancellation Policy – The University reserves the right to cancel courses due to unavailability of instructors, facilities or insufficient enrolment. Decisions on course cancellations are made at least 15 calendar days prior to the course starting date, so early registration is recommended. If you enroll in a course that is subsequently cancelled, you may transfer to another section of that course if an alternative is available; or you may receive a full refund. We are not responsible for travel fees or any expenses incurred by you.
Financial Assistance
OSAP Funding
The Ontario Student Assistance Program now offers funding for micro-credentials (short training programs offered by post-secondary institutions), including a number of courses offered by the Centre for Professional Development. This funding initiative is part of Ontario’s micro-credentials strategy, helping learners access more opportunities to train or upskill for in-demand jobs through loans and grants.
How to Apply for OSAP Funding
This course is OSAP approved (more approved courses are listed below, and you can also verify on the Micro-credentials Portal). To apply for financial assistance through OSAP you will need to establish an OSAP account. You must apply before the course completion date. Visit Ontario.ca/OSAP.
Once you have registered for an eligible OSAP Micro-credential program, the University Registrar’s Office requires a Micro-Credential Program information form to be completed to process your OSAP application. Please fill out the top section of the form and send it to pd.nursing@utoronto.ca to get assistance in completing the form.
Download the Micro-credential Program Information Form (PDF)
For questions regarding the OSAP Micro-Credential funding, eligibility or application process, please contact UofT’s Enrolment Services directly at http://uoft.me/enrolment-services, or by phone at 416-978-2190 for assistance.
Eligible courses offered by the Centre for Professional Development
- Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning in Primary Health Care: A Review for Nurse Practitioners
- Advanced Ostomy Care and Management
- Complex Symptom Management in Palliative Care for Nurse Practitioners
- Controlled Drugs and Substances: Essential Management and Prescribing Practices
- End of Life Care Management for Nurse Practitioners
- Integrating a Palliative Approach to Care and Essential Communication Skills for Nurse Practitioners
- Leadership & Management in Health Care: Managing Business
- Leadership & Management in Health Care: Managing People
- Leadership & Management in Health Care: Managing Practice, Quality Care & Operational Performance
- Leadership & Management in Health Care: Role, Competencies, and Context
- Mental Health 1 for Nurse Practitioners
- Mental Health 2 for Nurse Practitioners
- Mental Health 3 for Nurse Practitioners
- Mental Health 4 for Nurse Practitioners
- Nursing Education for the Practice Setting: Assessment and Evaluation
- Nursing Education for the Practice Setting: Design, Delivery and Facilitation
- Nursing Education for the Practice Setting: Theoretical Perspectives and Context
- Point-of-Care Clinical Leadership for Managing Quality Care & Operations in Long-Term Care
- Point-of-Care Clinical Leadership for Working With & Leading Long-Term Care Teams
- Point-of-Care Clinical Leadership in the Context of Long-Term Care
- Pressure Injuries and Complex Surgical Wounds: An Advanced Practice Course
- Review of Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
- Role of the Nurse Practitioner and Care of the Hospitalized Adult 1
- Role of the Nurse Practitioner and Care of the Hospitalized Adult 2
- Role of the Nurse Practitioner and Care of the Hospitalized Adult 3
- Role of the Nurse Practitioner and Care of the Hospitalized Adult 4
- Wound Management for Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses: A Best Practice Boot Camp on Lower Extremity Ulcers
Contact Us
Email: pd.nursing@utoronto.ca Website: bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/pd Phone: (416) 978-1784 Address: Centre for Professional Development
Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
University of Toronto
155 College Street
Suite 130
Toronto, ON
Canada
M5T 1P8