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Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines
An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep for Adults 65 Years or Older.
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Restorative Care Education Training (RCET)

Empowering Caregivers. Supporting Independence. Improving Lives.
We’re excited to announce the relaunch of the Restorative Care Education Training (RCET) with refreshed content and a brand-new delivery model! Participants in our updated sessions in fall 2024 and winter 2025 experienced a dynamic blend of on-demand, self-paced modules combined with live, hands-on interaction. This flexible approach allows learners to learn theory at their own pace and then gain practical skills through real-time guidance and peer collaboration.
About Restorative Care Programming
Restorative care focuses on enhancing the quality of life for frail older adults by promoting independence, boosting self-esteem, and supporting greater engagement in self-care activities.
This training equips participants with strategies to:
- Improve functional mobility and physical functioning
- Encourage participation in daily living tasks
- Deliver restorative care in both individual and small group formats
Prerequisite(s): None, Registration Fee: $575.00 + applicable provincial tax.
Who Should Take the RCET?
This training is ideal for:
- Healthcare professionals and caregivers working with frail older adults
- Staff in long-term care, retirement, or home care settings
- Anyone supporting individuals who require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) or mobility
Course Outline
Pre-Course Learning (Self-Paced)
- Factors that contribute to vulnerability in older adults
- Physical activity as an integral part of healthy living
- Basic review of key anatomy & physiology concepts
- Effective communication with older adults
Introduction to Restorative Care
- Definition of restorative care and scope of practice
- Overview of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act (LTCHA) 2007 and Fixing LTCHA Act 2021
- Role of the restorative care team and understanding scope of practice
- Developing individualized plans of care
- Safety and risk management
- Screening, assessment, goal setting, and documentation
Positioning, Transfers, and Mobility
- Promoting comfort and safety through proper positioning
- Transfer techniques from minimal to advanced 2-person transfers
- Ambulation strategies and use of gait aids
- Fall prevention strategies
Restorative Exercise (RE) Programming
- Core components of restorative exercise:
- Range of motion
- Flexibility
- Balance
- Strength
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Creating and maintaining a safe exercise environment
- Screening and evaluation tools
- Supervising and monitoring group programs
- Supporting bed-based and individualized exercises
- Monitoring, documenting, and communicating progress
Communication
- Identifying barriers to effective communication
- Language, sensory impairments, cognition, culture, generational differences
- Implementing strategies for clear, respectful, and effective communication
Safe and Effective Eating Support
- Effective assistance of residents with safe and comfortable feeding support practices
- Recognizing, documenting and reporting signs of swallowing difficulties
Be part of a movement that restores dignity and independence for older adults.