Non-Vocational Training Courses
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Target Audience
PSW
Course Description
Resident assessment is at the heart of quality care in long-term care settings. By carefully observing and understanding each resident’s needs, Personal Support Workers (PSWs) can help ensure that every individual receives the right support at the right time. Effective assessment not only improves health outcomes but also enhances the daily lives of residents, making a real difference in their comfort, dignity, and well-being. As a PSW, you are often the first to notice changes in a resident’s condition. Your skills in assessment and observation are essential for early intervention and for supporting the entire care team in delivering person-centred care. In this course, you will gain foundational knowledge and skills that will empower you to participate confidently in resident assessment and care planning.
How its offered
Hybrid – 1 inperson simulation day
Course Length
8 weeks
Next available Start Date
July 2026
Cost
$625
Pre-Requisites
Be a PSW
Target Audience
Nurses
Course Description
Nurses in long-term care settings have a profound impact on the lives of residents. Every interaction, observation, and assessment can shape the quality of care and well-being of those living with chronic illnesses and complex needs. In these environments, even subtle changes in a resident’s health can signal important shifts that require timely attention. Holistic assessment is the foundation that enables nurses to recognize these changes early, support informed decision-making, and provide care that truly makes a difference.
How its offered
Hybrid – 1 inperson simulation day
Course Length
8 weeks
Next available Start Date
July 2026
Cost
$625
Pre-Requisites
RN or RPN
Target Audience
Nurses
Course Description
This comprehensive course equips you with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to safely perform blood collection and intravenous procedures. Through engaging modules, you’ll explore anatomy, infection prevention, best practices, and critical troubleshooting, all grounded in current nursing standards. By course completion, you’ll be prepared to deliver safe, client centered care and demonstrate professional competency in phlebotomy and IV management.
How its offered
Hybrid – 1 inperson simulation day
Course Length
8 weeks
Next available Start Date
July 2026
Cost
$625
Pre-Requisites
RN or RPN
Anyone wanting to work in healthcare or already working in healthcare
Course Description
This micro course introduces healthcare professionals to effective interprofessional communication skills within healthcare environments. Learners will develop professional written and verbal communication strategies, explore digital communication tools, and strengthen collaboration skills used in modern healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, workplace communication, technology use, and clear communication within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
How its offered
Virtual
Course Length
8 weeks
Next available Start Date
July 2026
Cost
$625
Pre-Requisites
N/A
Target Audience
Anyone wanting to work in healthcare
Course Description
This course provides healthcare workers with a comprehensive introduction to medical terminology used in clinical and healthcare settings. Participants will learn the structure, meaning, pronunciation, and correct usage of medical terms related to anatomy, physiology, diseases, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and healthcare documentation. Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, learners will develop the vocabulary needed to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Next available Start Date
July 2026
Target Audience
Anyone wanting to work in healthcare
Course Description
This course provides learners with a practical understanding of Ontario’s healthcare workforce, workplace expectations, and human resource practices within healthcare organizations. Participants will explore the structure of the Ontario healthcare system, the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals, employment standards, workplace policies, recruitment and retention strategies, professional conduct, diversity and inclusion, and career development opportunities.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Course Length
8 weeks
Next available Start Date
July 2026
Cost
$625
Pre-Requisites
N/A
Target Audience
Anyone wanting to work in healthcare
Course Description
GPA Basics is a practical and interactive education session that equips care providers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver person-centered dementia care. GPA Certified Coaches act as facilitators, employing multiple learner-directed strategies to promote basic understand of dementia and its relationship with a person’s responsive behaviours. Participants learn to apply emotional, environmental, and interpersonal communication strategies that serve to diffuse challenging behaviours. Participants will also learn and demonstrate suitable and respectful physical self-protection techniques to use in situations of risk. This learning allows the participant to enter a workplace confident in their understanding that each person with dementia is a unique human being capable of interacting with the outside world. GPA Basics participants gain immediately useful strategies for effective communication and safety practices at the point-of-care, promoting comfort and human dignity.
How its offered
Hybrid
Course Length
online plus 1 day in person
Next available Start Date
Coming Soon
Cost
TBD
Target Audience
Anyone wanting to work in healthcare
Course Description
This course equips learners with the essential skills and confidence needed to successfully navigate the job application and interview process. Participants will learn how to create professional, targeted resumes that effectively highlight their skills, qualifications, education, and work experience. The course also provides practical strategies for preparing for interviews, answering common and behavioral interview questions, and presenting themselves professionally to potential employers.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Course Length
5 weeks
Next available Start Date
July 2026
Target Audience
Anyone wanting to work in healthcare
Course Description
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare by supporting clinical decision-making, improving administrative efficiency, enhancing patient engagement, and enabling innovative approaches to care delivery. This micro-credential provides healthcare professionals and support staff with the knowledge and skills needed to use AI technologies safely, ethically, and responsibly in healthcare settings.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Next available Start Date
July 2026
Target Audience
Anyone wanting to work in LTC
Course Description
This course provides healthcare workers, personal support workers, caregivers, and healthcare students with a practical understanding of Ontario’s Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and the Residents’ Bill of Rights. Participants will explore the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities associated with providing high-quality, resident-centered care in long-term care homes.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Next available Start Date
Coming Soon
Target Audience
Careproviders working with people who have difficulty transferring
Course Description
This course equips healthcare workers with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely transfer, reposition, and assist patients and residents while minimizing the risk of injury to both caregivers and those receiving care. Participants will learn evidence-based body mechanics, ergonomics, and safe patient handling practices commonly used in healthcare, long-term care, home care, and community settings.
How its offered
Hybrid
Next available Start Date
Coming Soon
Target Audience
Careproviders working with people who have difficulty transferring
Course Description
This course provides nurses with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to administer medications safely, accurately, and in accordance with professional, ethical, and legal standards. Participants will explore best practices in medication management, including medication preparation, dosage calculations, administration routes, documentation, monitoring, and error prevention strategies.
How its offered
Hybrid
Next available Start Date
Coming Soon
Target Audience
PSWs
Course Description
This course provides Personal Support Workers (PSWs) with the knowledge and skills required to safely assist clients with medications in accordance with employer policies, care plans, and Ontario healthcare regulations. Participants will learn the principles of medication assistance, common medication classifications, safe handling practices, documentation requirements, and strategies for promoting client safety and independence.
How its offered
Hybrid
Next available Start Date
August 2026
Target Audience
PSWs
Course Description
This course equips Personal Support Workers (PSWs) with practical skills and evidence-informed techniques to support the mental health and emotional well-being of clients in long-term care, home care, retirement living, and community healthcare settings. As frontline caregivers, PSWs play a critical role in recognizing changes in mental health, providing compassionate support, and fostering positive therapeutic relationships.
How its offered
Hybrid
Next available Start Date
Coming Soon
Target Audience
Nurses
Course Description
Mental health challenges are common but often overlooked in LTC settings, making your role as a nurse more vital than ever. This course will empower you to confidently recognize, assess, and respond to the complex mental health needs of residents. You’ll explore practical strategies for trauma-informed, culturally safe, and resident-centred care, while meeting Ontario’s legal and professional nursing standards. Join us to build your skills, enhance your confidence, and become a leader in compassionate mental health support within your LTC community.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Next available Start Date
July 2026
Target Audience
Nurses
Course Description
This course provides nurses with the knowledge, skills, and evidence-based strategies needed to promote and support the mental wellness of patients across diverse healthcare settings. As frontline healthcare professionals, nurses play a vital role in recognizing mental health concerns, fostering therapeutic relationships, reducing stigma, and creating environments that support emotional and psychological well-being.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Next available Start Date
Coming Soon
Target Audience
PSWs
Course Description
This course provides Personal Support Workers (PSWs) with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to maintain skin integrity and prevent wounds in clients receiving care in long-term care, home care, retirement homes, and community healthcare settings. Participants will learn how to identify risk factors for skin breakdown, recognize early signs of pressure injuries, and implement preventive measures that promote comfort, safety, and overall well-being.
How its offered
Hybrid
Next available Start Date
Coming Soon
Target Audience
Nurses
Course Description
This course equips nurses with the advanced knowledge and clinical skills required to assess, maintain, and promote skin integrity while preventing wounds and pressure injuries across a variety of healthcare settings. Participants will explore evidence-based practices for skin assessment, risk identification, wound prevention, and early intervention strategies that support patient safety, comfort, and quality of life.
How its offered
Hybrid
Next available Start Date
Coming Soon
Target Audience
Anyone working with Seniors
Course Description
This course provides healthcare professionals, caregivers, and support workers with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to elder abuse in healthcare, community, and residential care settings. As older adults may be vulnerable to various forms of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, healthcare workers play a critical role in safeguarding their rights, dignity, and well-being.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Next available Start Date
Coming Soon
Target Audience
Anyone working with Seniors
Course Description
This course provides healthcare professionals, caregivers, and support workers with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize, respond to, and help prevent sexual assault and intimate partner violence (IPV) among older adults. While often underreported and overlooked, abuse within intimate relationships and incidents of sexual violence can have significant physical, emotional, psychological, and social consequences for seniors.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Next available Start Date
Coming Soon
Target Audience
Nurses & PSWs
Course Description
This course provides healthcare professionals, caregivers, and support workers with a foundational understanding of substance use disorders, addiction, and evidence-based support strategies. Participants will explore the biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors that contribute to addiction, while gaining practical skills to support individuals experiencing substance use challenges with compassion, respect, and dignity.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Next available Start Date
Coming Soon
Target Audience
Nurses & PSWs
Course Description
This course provides healthcare workers with the knowledge and practical skills required to maintain personal safety, client safety, and professional effectiveness while delivering care in community-based settings. As healthcare services increasingly extend beyond hospitals and long-term care facilities into clients’ homes and community environments, healthcare workers must be prepared to identify and manage unique safety risks while providing high-quality, person-centered care.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Next available Start Date
Coming Soon
Target Audience
Nurses & PSWs
Course Description
This course prepares experienced nurses and Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to serve as effective preceptors, mentors, and role models for students, new graduates, internationally educated healthcare professionals, and newly hired staff. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills needed to support learning, foster professional growth, and promote safe, high-quality patient care within healthcare environments.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Next available Start Date
Coming Soon
Target Audience
Anyone wanting to work in healthcare
Course Description
This course provides healthcare workers with the knowledge and practical skills needed to create and contribute to trauma- and violence-informed workplaces. Recognizing that trauma and violence can significantly impact the health, well-being, and workplace experiences of patients, clients, families, and healthcare professionals, this course focuses on fostering safe, supportive, and inclusive environments that promote healing, resilience, and psychological safety.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Next available Start Date
July 2026
Target Audience
Anyone wanting to work in healthcare
Course Description
This course equips healthcare leaders, managers, supervisors, and organizational decision-makers with the knowledge and skills needed to create, lead, and sustain trauma- and violence-informed workplaces. As healthcare organizations face increasing challenges related to workplace stress, burnout, psychological injury, workplace violence, and staff retention, leaders play a critical role in fostering environments that support safety, well-being, equity, and resilience.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Next available Start Date
July 2026
Target Audience
Nurses
Course Description
This course provides nurses with the essential knowledge and evidence-based practices required to prevent and control infections across healthcare settings. Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of infection transmission, risk assessment, outbreak management, and the critical role nurses play in protecting patients, families, colleagues, and communities from healthcare-associated infections.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Next available Start Date
Coming Soon
Target Audience
Anyone wanting to work in healthcare
Course Description
This course provides individuals working in healthcare with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to prevent and control the spread of infections in healthcare and community care environments. Participants will learn evidence-based Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) practices that help protect patients, residents, clients, colleagues, and themselves from healthcare-associated infections and communicable diseases.
How its offered
Virtual or In-Person
Next available Start Date
Coming Soon
Contact us for More Information
To apply for consideration for a scholarship, please click this link: SEIU Healthcare Training Centre Scholarship Application
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