Virtual 8-Hour Microcredential in Long-Term Care (PSW)

The Learning Inter-Professionally Healthcare Accelerator (LIPHA) for Long-Term Care is an immersive, virtual simulation and game-based learning experience that combines simulation-, case-, team- and story-based learning. LIPHA delivers curated, evidence-based education to accelerate learning and augment clinical placements in long-term care. Learners have the opportunity to safely explore, rehearse and receive instant feedback on self-paced, scaffolded learning activities.

Issued on 15 Feb 2026 by

Ontario CLRI at Baycrest

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Ontario CLRI at Baycrest

ontarioCLRI@baycrest.org

The Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care (Ontario CLRI) enhance quality of care and living for residents across the province. Our Learning Division develops, delivers and evaluates educational resources and programs to train the current and future long-term care (LTC) workforce.

Criteria

Upon successful completion of this course, learners earn a completion-based certificate and achieve the following learning outcomes:

Learning Outcomes:

Gain knowledge pertaining to age-related changes, dementia, and responsive behaviours and their impact on care.
Understand person-centric values and behaviours related to LTC practice.
Become familiar with tools and frameworks relating to compassionate communication with residents and families.
Develop role-specific skills when considering older adults (i.e., observation, prioritization, and action).

Course Content:

Welcome to LTC
Fundamentals of LTC
Resident Personhood, Bill of Rights & Safety
Age-Related Changes
Infection Prevention Control
Teamwork

Common Care Experiences

Communication & Engaging Families in Care
Dementia
Conditions (e.g., Congestive Heart Failure, Osteoarthritis, Parkinson's Disease, Depression)
Acute Deterioration
Pain

Activities of Daily Living

Dressing
Sleep & Activity

Learning Experience(s) & Activities:

Self-paced e-learning certificate featuring:

Choose your own adventure story (meta-narrative of healer’s journey)
30 Simulacra (short skill building simulations)
5 Simulations (full cases)
10 eLearning Modules (vary: 5-30 minutes per module)
Plus one- or two-page resources, quizzes, mini-games, and other activities

Assessment: This is a completion-based certificate with no summative assessment. Learners must achieve a passing score of 80%-100% on each learning activity to successfully complete this course.

Estimated Learning Effort: 8 Hours