Training Info and Registration
Family Caregiver Workshops
Thousands of older adults and Manitobans with disabilities rely on the support of family caregivers to live independently in the community and remain in their homes.
Family caregivers are not professional healthcare aides, but perform many of the same duties and can bear significant responsibility for the wellbeing of their loved one/family member.
ILRC provides essential training and support to family caregivers seeking to develop new skills and increased awareness.
Course Content
Family Caregiver Workshops cover a variety of topics broken up into six modules:
Activities of Daily Living: Feeding/nutrition, skin care (pressure sores), shower/bath routines, medication management, oral care, foot care, etc.
Lifts and Transfers: Assistive devices, range of motion, body mechanics, transfers, fall prevention, (re)positioning, Hoyer lifts, etc.
Bowel & Bladder Care: Peri-care, personal hygiene, catheters, equipment & supplies, infection control, bowel dis-impaction, etc.
Wound Care: Wound identification, risk factors/prevention, infection control, cleansing agents, bandages and dressings, wound care management.
Respiratory Care: Anatomy, trach suctioning, ventilators, manual resuscitation, dressings & ties, mucous plug relief, etc.
Communication: Methods of communication, person-centered support, non-judgmental listening, non-verbal communication, conflict & crisis, self-care, etc.
Times: Half-day workshops in the morning or afternoon.
Location: ILRC’s DART Training Centre 100 – 167 Lombard Ave. (Winnipeg, MB).
Cost: All workshops cost $80 + GST each.
Private and customized classes are also available for your community organization.
If you are interested in registering for a course click on the links below.
Family Caregiver Workshops, Training Info and Registration
ABC’s of Advocacy
The Independent Living Resource Centre is pleased to announce this workshop, supporting the rights and freedoms of Manitobans…the ABC's of Advocacy! This exciting half-day workshop is for anyone interested in developing their self-advocacy skills. These skills can be used when addressing conflict with systems or when accessing essential benefits and services that affect your life.
Times: Please see below
Location: This course is currently being offered as a virtual course via Zoom
Cost: FREE (Registration is Required)
Course Content:
- Goal Setting and Prioritization
- Communication Skills
- Documentation
- Preparing for an Appeal
- The Manitoba Human Rights Commission
About ILRC Training
Your Community Training Partner
Here you can find information on the various training opportunities that ILRC offers, such as Disability Awareness Resource Training, Red Cross Emergency First Aid, Disability Emergency Management and Mental Health First Aid. All of our courses are listed in the links to the left. Click on a link to view more information on individual courses, including dates and times as well as registration.
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Refunds and Rescheduling
- Students may reschedule their class at no charge provided 48 hours notice
- Course fees are refundable provided 24 hours notice, and carry a $25 administrative fee
- Cancellations within 24 hours, or "no shows," must re-register at full cost