We firmly believe that an integral part of being a healthcare professional is ongoing education in order to expand ones knowledge and skills and to stay abreast of changes in the healthcare field. Additionally, increased and current professional education and support will enable Caregivers to handle the challenges of changing and complex Client care needs. To this end, we provide an ever growing number of classes to help our Integracare Home Healthcare Caregivers maintain their skills.
Some courses are regulated and require certification annually or biannually.
Other courses are available to help Integracare Caregivers develop their skillset to enable them to care for Clients with specific diseases or medical conditions.
| Courses | Date & Time | Location | Cost To Employee |
| *Dementia and Palliative Care Workshop | July 12th, 2019 – 9am-3pm | 396 Moore Ave. | Free to employees |
| *Dementia Care Training Program | June 4th & 11th, 2019 – 9am-5pm July 9th & 16th, 2019 – 9am-5pm | 396 Moore Ave. | Free to employees Register for June Register for July |
| WHMIS | June 14, 2019 – 9:30am – 11am June 14, 2019 – 3pm – 4:30pm July 26, 2019 – 9:30am – 11am August 30, 2019 – 9:30am – 11am | 396 Moore Ave. | Free to employees Register for June Register for July Register for August |
| Mask Fit Testing | September 6, 2019 | 396 Moore Ave. | Free to employees Register for September |
| CPR & First Aid | August 2, 2019 | 396 Moore Ave. | $75/person Register for August |
| Behaviour Support Training Program (BSTP) – See below for more details | September 19 & 26, 2019 | 396 Moore Ave. | Free to employees |
*Integracare has an exclusive partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society of Toronto to ensure that all Integracare Home Healthcare Caregivers are educated in all facets of Dementia Care. The DCTP Course is a Certified Course offered by the Alzheimer’s Society of Toronto.
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At Integracare, education has always been a key part of our Corporate Culture
- We create a positive environment for learning
- We encourage peer support so that Caregivers and Nursing Coordinators learn to work as a team
- We facilitate the exchange of skills between Caregivers encouraging sharing of ideas and improving the learning and work environment