Training Plan

Training Plan: Training Principles

The following principles are identified as being integral to the development of all education, training and certification programs for staff providing direct client service in the Home and Community Care Program:

Appropriate Use of Training Funds

Training funds are to be directed to the Home and Community Care Program.

Recognized Training Programs or Certified Training/Courses

(               = terms that are defined in Appendix G)

Training available to staff:

• is developed based upon recognized education standards,
  
• is provided by accredited educational facilities (e.g. colleges and universities), and
  
• enables staff to receive credentials (e.g. diploma, degree, or course credits which can be applied towards obtaining a diploma, degree or obtaining certification status), when completing the program.

Portable Credentials

The credentials of home care providers should be portable across the Region and Province. The training programs whenever possible need to be recognized by other universities/colleges, provinces/territories, professional licensing associations, and support the knowledge and skills staff need in their work.

Accessible Training

Training programs should be available, accessible and offered as close to communities as possible (e.g. community based, and through a variety of teaching/learning methods).

Affordable Training

Training needs to be affordable so that training needs related to the home and community care service delivery can be met.

Efficient Use of Resources

Communities make the best use of training resources that are available.

Continuous Learning  

Programs should be available for the continuing learning needs of the home care staff.

Cultural Sensitivity

Training and education programs should be culturally appropriate, sensitive and relevant to the needs of the clientele.

Evaluation Process

An evaluation process is in place for all education, training and certification programs.