Learning

Relevant, practical education for a thriving seniors’ care sector.

AdvantAge Ontario offers a full range of education opportunities to expand your professional knowledge, enhance your leadership capabilities, and keep you well informed on sector developments.

We offer a variety of delivery formats to maximum access and engage providers across the province.

Download our new Centre for Education in Senior Care Learning Guide 2024-25

 

In addition to topic-based sessions on emerging issues  throughout the year, we deliver high quality leadership education through the following annual programs:

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October 10, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

Understand cybersecurity concepts and principles as well as the leading kinds of cyber threats such as malware, phishing, ransomware, denial-of-service and data breaches. Learn about best practices for prevention and response and who in your organization should be involved in cybersecurity and governance. Identify critical first steps to take to protect your organization and how to set up a cybersecurity assessment or audit.

October 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Nutrition and Hydration Considerations in Palliative

Review of the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to palliative and end of life care, highlighting the role of the registered dietitian. Review the importance of how early identification and education about potential nutrition challenges can enhance palliative care programs and supporting discussions around nutrition and hydration goals of care throughout the resident's disease trajectory. Learn about nutrition and hydration best practices and considerations for providing person centered palliative and end of life care while meeting requirements under the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2019 and its regulations. Learn about some of the tools and education supports that are available to enhance communication, nutrition knowledge and support an interdisciplinary approach to palliative care programs.

October 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cyber Threats Are Real: Learning From Real-World Examples

Discover how cyber attacks have impacted a variety of organizations through real-world examples and case studies. Hear from a member home about how its operations and resident care were affected by a cyber breach, how it responded, and the steps it has taken to minimize future risk. Consider what is required in a cyber risk mitigation plan, how your organization would respond to an incident, its legal obligations, and how to choose appropriate insurance.

October 24, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Data Backup and Disaster Recovery: What, Why, How

Enhance your understanding of what is meant by data backup and disaster recovery and why they are so important. Hear about best practices for data backup and recovery and how to implement these processes. Learn from the example of St. Joseph's Continuing Care in Guelph and their ongoing efforts to manage and maintain infrastructure related to minimizing cyber risks.

October 29, 2024 | 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

LTC Capital Development: Updates and Insights

Whether you’re just starting out or your project is well underway, this workshop will equip you with the most current information to make your capital development a success. A cross-section of sector experts will provide you with an in-depth look at key elements of any project, including design standards, planning, approvals and cost management.

November 5, 2024 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Putting LTC Quality Improvement Into Action

Whether you’re newer to QI in LTC or just want to brush up your knowledge, this information-packed webinar will give you a solid understanding of what’s expected in a QI plan and how to weave a culture of improvement into the life of your home.

November 5, 2024 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Designing for Support of People Living With Dementia

How to improve existing spaces, and select equipment to best support those living with cognitive changes.

November 22, 2024 | 08:45 AM - 02:30 PM

Expanding Living Options for Seniors: Housing Forum 2024

Join us and learn from peers, make new connections, and hear about promising developments for meeting the diverse and growing housing needs of seniors in Ontario. From cluster care, to co-op, to affordable housing models and more, our full-day virtual forum will leave you brimming with ideas that are being successfully applied across a variety of contexts.

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