Training Plan

Appendices

Appendix G - Definitions

Certified Programs are programs provided by an accredited community college, institute or university which will result in attaining credentials (e.g. a diploma or degree through a part-time or full-time program).

Certified Training/Courses are programs provided by a college or university that will result in attaining a diploma or degree gradually (e.g. by continuing to add credits for courses you have completed).

Competency Profile is a list of knowledge, skills and abilities required by a specific type of worker to be able to perform the responsibilities, and/or professional practice requirements, for the position they are hired for.

Continuous Learning opportunities are the training and courses available to assist workers to learn, upgrade and/or develop new knowledge and skills they require to provide home care services. Training programs should be available on the prioritized learning needs identified in the three year Plan de formation to support the development, knowledge and skills required to provide quality home and community care services to clients. Some examples include: certified courses, updates and workshops provided by staff from the Home and Community Care Program, seminars, and staff orientation sessions.

Cultural Sensitivity. The training program or course provides information and supports the development of skills that are sensitive to and respectful of the cultural values and practices of the First Nations and/or Inuit community.

Intended Benefits are outcomes of training that you expected to occur and have a specific benefit to the services being delivered, the clients receiving services, and/or the workers that are providing the services.

Outcome Performance Indicators measure the impacts or effects of the training programs on the services provided.

Output Performance Indicators measure the activities or tasks that have been undertaken to achieve the training objectives identified. Output indicators show staff or an individual's progress or movement through the training programs.

Practice Standards are standards, or level of skill, or competence that must be reached by health professionals or home care workers providing services. These standards are set by the professional practice body (e.g. college of nurses) and/or the health care agency. The community Home Care Program standards and policy manuals also outline specific standards for services and practices of professionals or workers employed by the agency.

Recognized Training Programs are training programs which are developed based upon recognized education standards; provided by accredited community college, institute or university; and result in individuals receiving credentials (e.g. diploma, degree or course credits which can be applied towards a diploma or degree) when completing the program.

Unintended Benefits are outcomes of training that you did not expect or anticipate would occur and that have an additional specific benefit to the services being delivered, the clients receiving services, and/or the workers that are providing
the services.