Overview

Learn More About the AdvantAge Ontario Long-Term Care Management Training Program

 

 

About

The AdvantAge Ontario Long-Term Care Management Training Program is a capacity-building course for new and experienced LTC and seniors' housing managers.
 
Participants are introduced to core management skills including leadership, communication, motivation, delegation and much more. The four-month course features senior care-specific case studies and one-on-one coaching sessions where participants can develop a skill of their choosing. Participants also have the opportunity to meet and connect with manager peers at two virtual coffee houses. After successfully completing the program, participants recieve a digital certificate which can be shared on social mediaa. 
 

The Manager Mindset

A senior leader at AdvantAge Ontario provides a comprehensive overview of the state of long-term care and seniors' housing in Ontario, followed by an introduction to the key skills that managers need to succeed.

 

Effective Communication

Participants explore a manager's role in communicating both within a team and across an organization, with a focus on ensuring that messages are not only shared but also received.

 

Expectations and Delegation

High-performing managers know how to delegate. Explore effective strategies for communicating expectations and delegating to enhance team efficiency and lead staff toward greater independence.

 

One-On-One Coaching

Each participant is paired with an experienced consultant for two coaching sessions, which create a safe place for participants to reflect and ask questions related to their unique challenges and professional development.

 

Motivation and Engagement

Discover how to effectively identify and leverage motivational factors to boost employee engagement and performance in long term care and seniors' housing organizations.

 

Coffee House Sessions

These popular gatherings offer a relaxed atmosphere for facilitated group discussions, where all participants learn from each other, build confidence, strengthen leadership and management skills, and talk shop.

 

 

Who Is It For?

The Long-Term Care Management Training Program is the only program of its kind designed exclusively for long-term care and seniors' housing managers at all stages of their careers. 
 
This new program is specifically designed to benefit all managers, supervisors and team leaders, regardless of how long they have been working in a leadership or oversight role. The program offers a broad range of skills, tools and knowledge uniquely structured to build core management capacity at long-term care and seniors' housing organizations.
 
The ideal candidate is an aspiring, new or experienced manager who has an open mind, is eager to learn, and wants to become more effective at managing staff.
 
Click the video to get a full overview of the program!

What Participants Are Saying

More Confidence

"I feel more confident. It was also very reassuring that so many other supervisors are in a similar situation. I almost felt like I was given my voice back."

~ 2022 Program Participant 

New Tools

"I have gained skills in effective time management and also looking internally to realize what type of manager I want to be. I feel I have been provided the tools to make this happen!"

~ 2022 Program Participant

1:1 Coaching

"The greatest benefit was the 1:1 coaching sessions from an experience leader who gave great feedback and tips, many of which I have already started using and found effective."

~ 2022 Program Participant

 

FAQ

What makes this program different? 

The AdvantAge Ontario Long-Term Care Management Training Program is uniquely designed for long-term care and seniors' housing managers. Sessions include sector-specific case studies that are highly relevant to participants' day-to-day experience, and facilitators have not-for-profit and/or long-term care experience.

What is included in the program? 

The AdvantAge Ontario Long-Term Care Management Training Program includes four, three-hour learning modules that take place over a four-month period on Zoom. Each module includes take-home tools and guides so participants can apply their learning at work. In addition, participants can take advantage of two, one-on-one coaching sessions during which they can work on a skill of their choosing. The course also includes a special welcome session hosted by a senior leader with AdvantAge Ontario and two virtual coffee houses hosted by LTC and seniors' housing veterans, where participants can get to know each other, ask questions, and talk shop. Upon completion, participants are awarded a digital certificate.

When does the next session begin? 

The Long-Term Care Management Training Program accepts rolling admissions based on availability.
Upcoming dates are listed below, please click on a session of interest to see meeting dates.

Spring 2025, Cohort 6A (February 5 - May 28, 2025)
  • Welcome Session — Wed., Feb. 5, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. EST
  • Module 1: The Manager Mindset — Wed., Feb. 12, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EST
  • Coffeehouse #1 (led by Laridae) — Wed., Feb. 26, 2025  |  9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. EST
  • Module 2: Effective Internal Communications — Wed. Mar. 19, 2025  |  8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EST
  • Module 3: Setting Expectations and Delegation — Wed. Apr. 23, 2025  |  8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EST
  • Coffeehouse #2 (led by AdvantAge Ontario and Laridae) — Wed. May 7, 2025  |  9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. EST
  • Module 4: Motivation and Engagement — Wed. May 28, 2025  |  8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EST

What are the prerequisites for the program? 

There are no prerequisites to take part in the program. The program is designed for managers, supervisors and team leads at any stage of their career, from those just starting out to those with many years of experience. You do not need a diploma or degree to take part in the program.

How many people are in the class? 

The Management Training Program is a small, intimate group of between 10 and 25 participants. The small class size facilitates better learning.

How much does the program cost? 

The program cost is $2,095 for AdvantAge Ontario members, and $2,515 for non-members.

Are there financial support options to help fund my team's professional development? 

The Canada-Ontario Job Grant offers some employers the opportunity to invest in their employees' development, offsetting up to 83% of training costs. Our Management Training Program is eligible for funding through this grant. Contact us at learning@laridaemc.com to explore if your team or organization is eligible.

Please note that federal, provincial, or municipal governments and/or agencies are not eligible for COJG funding. However, staff from these organizations are welcome to register for the program at the standard rate. Executive leaders, such as Executive Directors or Chief Executive Officers, are not eligible for COJG funding. However, all other staff levels may apply.

Do I need to be a member of AdvantAge Ontario?

No. The LTC Management Training Program is open to the entire LTC and Housing sector, with member and non-member pricing. AdvantAge Ontario Personal Members do not qualify for the member rate. For membership information, please contact Chris Noone at cnoone@advantageontario.ca.

Who do I contact for more information?

For more information on this an other AdvantAge Ontario programs, please contact Education Project Lead Loretta Zita at lzita@advantageontario.ca.