Training Plan

Review the Training Programs/Courses Available

Review the Certified Training Programs

• Examine the training programs available at colleges, institutes, or universities in your region or territory for each category of staff needing training.
  
• Review programs/courses offered by institutes, colleges, or universities which will result in a credential (e.g. a diploma or degree) when completed. When reviewing programs or courses consider:
  
  • what information the course or program covers;
    
  • cost and affordability;
    
  • whether on-the-job, or actual practice in communities is included;
    
  • entrance requirements;
    
  • length of programs;
    
  • locations where programs are offered: at college, institute, or university location; in the community; or long distance learning (e.g. by computer, satellite);
    
  • "credit transfer" arrangements that you can negotiate or that are available;
    
  • how well the training programs listed meet the training goals and objectives you developed;
    
  • which of the programs meet your needs and respect the "Training Framework Training Principles"; and
    
  • is the education centre prepared to accommodate your community's needs by adjusting delivery mode and/or integrating cultural elements.

TIPS FOR REVIEWING CERTIFIED TRAINING PROGRAMS:

1. Negotiate "credit transfer" arrangements with the academic institution before you agree to any certified course. This will enable staff to earn course credits and then to apply to have credits transferred to other institutions and gradually add course credits towards earning "diploma" or "degree level" credentials (e.g. health care aide diploma).
   
2. Some institutes, universities, or colleges offer "Prior Learning Assessment" (PLA) at a cost (e.g. will assess related learning gained through workplace experience, and learning outside of the classroom for possible course credit by the institute, college or university). Information about Prior Learning Assessment may be found on the Medical Services Branch's web site at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/msb/fnihcc

Overview of Educational Institutions Offering Training

A listing of colleges, institutes and universities that provide certificate, diploma or degree training for various categories of staff providing home and community care services can be found on the Medical Services Branch's web site at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/msb/fnihcc and may be copied from that site.

Course List of Similar Programs by Province

A detailed list of similar types of programs being offered is listed by province, the college, institute or university offering the course, credentials received, length, method, entrance requirements and costs. This list can be found on the Medical Services Branch's web site at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/msb/fnihcc and may be copied from that site.

The costs listed for the programs are approximate and do not include the costs for travel, accommodation, or food. It is important to contact the educational institution directly for detailed fees, admission and entrance requirements for programs.