Expanding skin and wound care training for 1,100 long-term care staff

November 18, 2025

The Ontario government is investing $3.74 million in skin and wound care training programs for 1,100 long-term care home staff.

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Earlier this year, Ontario announced $1 million in funding to Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) and Wounds Canada to deliver three education initiatives to train up to 400 long-term care staff. The government is now expanding funding to add a fourth training stream through the following programs:

• Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) program for 150 diploma-trained registered nurses and practical nurses
• PSW and Caregiver Skin Health course for 600 personal support workers
• Accredited Wound Care Champion program for 150 regulated health professionals
• Skin Health Program for Personal Care Providers for 200 personal support workers

Long-term care homes are encouraged to contact NSWOCC and Wounds Canada directly to apply on behalf of their staff.

Budget 2026 is a chance to protect Ontario by protecting long-term care.

This announcement reflects our members’ priorities to protect innovation. Advancing a culture of quality improvement that supports new models of care.

Learn about our priorities along with practical, evidence-informed recommendations to protect Ontario by strengthening long-term care now and into the future.

OLTCA 2026 Provincial Budget Submission