Education Requirements for Staff of Long-Term Care Homes in Alberta

Education Requirements for Staff of Long-Term Care Homes in Alberta

(CCHSS standard 9.0) – Updated Sept. 16-2021

Requirement	Orientation (within 6 months of date of hire)	All staff	All Health Care providers	Registered staff (RN, LPN)	Health Care Aides	Volunteers	Every 2 years	Within 3 months of changes or revisions	Resources	Operator info
Legislation
Person centered care CCHSS 1.0 (1.1-1.10)	YES	YES					YES		Surge Learning module	Facility’s policies and procedures
Prevention, recognition, and management of responsive behaviors	YES	YES					YES		Surge Learning module	Facility’s policies and procedures
Infection prevention and control practices IPAC CCHSS 11.0 (11.1-11.4)	YES	YES					YES		Surge Learning modules Modes of infection transmission; cleaning and disinfection practices Just Clean Your Hands Videos Use of PPE equipment	Facility’s policy on infection prevention and control
Emergency preparedness, pandemic preparedness, and service continuity CCHSS 17.0	YES	YES					YES		Surge Learning module	Facility’s emergency and pandemic plans
Medication reminders and medication assistance CCHSS 12.0 (12.1)	YES				YES		YES		The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta The College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta	Facility’s policy on medication management
Dementia care	YES	YES					YES		Surge Learning module	Facility’s policy for all staff working with clients with Dementia
Risk management CCHSS 10.0	YES		YES				YES		Surge Learning module	Facility’s policies and procedures
Fall prevention and management CCHSS 6.0	YES		YES				YES		Surge Learning module	Facility’s fall prevention and management program
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)	YES		YES				YES		The Canadian Red Cross in Alberta	Review job description for training requirements
Palliative and end of life care CCHSS 5.0	YES		YES				YES		Surge Learning module	Facility’s policies and procedures
Safe lifts and transfers	YES		YES				YES		Surge Learning module Vendor specific education on the types of equipment used	Facility’s policies and procedures
Restraint use and management CCHSS 16.0 (16.1-16.6)	YES		YES				YES		Surge Learning module	Facility’s policies and procedures
Safe bath and shower water temperature CCHSS 15.0 (15.1-15.3)	YES		YES				YES		Surge Learning module	Facility’s policies and procedures
Nutrition and hydration assistance techniques CCHSS 13.0	YES	YES				YES	YES		Surge Learning module	Facility’s policies and procedures
Chocking prevention and response	YES			YES	YES	YES	YES		Surge Learning module
CCHSS	YES		YES					YES	Surge Learning module CCHSS Legislation	Facility’s policies and procedures
Health information management CCHSS 4.0,7.0	YES		YES					YES	Surge Learning module Legislation	Facility’s policies and procedures
Prevention and reporting of client abuse	YES		YES					YES	Surge Learning module	Facility’s policies and procedures
Incident reporting CCHSS 19.2,19.3 19.4,19.5	YES		YES					YES	Surge Learning module Ministry of Health guidelines	Facility’s policies and procedures Internal incident and near miss tracking report
Personal directives, enduring power of attorney, guardianship, and trusteeship CCHSS 4.4	YES			YES	YES			YES	Surge Learning module Legislation	Facility’s policies and procedures
Serving persons with disabilities		YES				YES			The Advocate for Persons with Disabilities Act	Facility’s policies and procedures
Health and safety	YES	YES				YES	YES		Alberta OHS Act	Facility’s policies and procedures
MVV Philosophy of care	YES	YES				YES				Facility’s MVV