Controlled Acts and Advanced Care
Nurse-developed education that prepares direct support professionals to provide specialized care safely, consistently and within organizational requirements.
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Community Support Training Solutions
Ontario’s Complete Training and Compliance Solution for Developmental Services
Training, compliance, nursing support and professional development in one integrated solution. CSTS helps developmental service agencies strengthen staff capacity, simplify organizational oversight and support safe, consistent care across Ontario.
The CSTS Advantage
Training Available 24/7
Access self-paced learning from a computer, tablet or compatible
mobile device.
Developed by Experienced Nurses
Access nursing consultation, implementation guidance and
professional support from our experienced nursing team.
Complete Compliance Support
Bring training, documentation, monitoring and recertification
together in one coordinated solution.
Sustainable and Affordable
Reduce travel, replacement staffing and duplicated training
costs.
Trusted Across Ontario
Trusted by Developmental Service Organizations Across Ontario
Community Living Ontario True Blue Strategic Partner
A division of the Ottawa Rotary Home
Developed by experienced nurses and sector professionals
More than 72,000 course completions
More than 6,000 learners using CSTS
More than 60 agencies supported Ontario-wide
More Than Online Courses
A Complete Training and Compliance Partner
CSTS supports developmental service agencies with controlled acts training, advanced care education, professional development, compliance documentation, learning management and experienced nursing consultation.
Compliance Solutions
Centralize mandatory training, annual policy reviews, attestations, completion tracking, automated reminders and organizational reporting.
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Strengthen documentation, leadership, critical thinking, person-centred support, risk recognition and other essential developmental services competencies.
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Compliance Support
Designed to Support Ontario Requirements
CSTS helps agencies establish the education, documentation, monitoring and oversight systems required when non-regulated staff perform controlled acts as part of daily living.
Our program is designed around the requirements and expectations of Ontario legislation, developmental services quality standards and professional nursing practice.
Our Approach Supports:
- Regulated Health Professions Act requirements
- Quality Assurance Measures expectations
- College of Nurses of Ontario standards
- Agency-specific policies and procedures
- Training and recertification records
- Ongoing staff competency monitoring
Training That Works Around Your Organization
Provide consistent learning across programs, locations and staffing shifts without the cost and disruption of traditional classroom-only training.
Available 24/7
Learners can access assigned courses when scheduling permits.
Self-Paced Learning
Courses can be paused and resumed, with progress automatically saved.
No Travel Required
Staff can complete training from their workplace or another approved location.
Expert Nursing Support
Our nursing team is available to guide your agency along the way.
35+
Years of Combined Developmental Services Experience
Our education is developed from direct experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs.
The CSTS Difference
Developed by People Who Understand the Sector
CSTS courses are developed by experienced nurses, educators and developmental services professionals. Our content reflects the realities of frontline support, organizational accountability and the changing needs of people receiving services.
We provide more than generic online learning. Agencies receive practical resources, step-by-step implementation guidance and training that can be customized to their own policies and procedures.
Community Living Ontario Partnership
A True Blue Strategic Partner
Community Support Training Solutions is proud to be a Community Living Ontario True Blue Strategic Partner. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to strengthening developmental services, supporting workforce development and improving the quality and consistency of services across Ontario.
Community Living Ontario member organizations can access specialized pricing on eligible CSTS training and compliance solutions. This helps member agencies provide high-quality professional development while managing training costs and building sustainable internal capacity.
Specialized Benefits for Community Living Ontario Members
- Preferred member pricing on eligible training
- Flexible options for agencies of different sizes
- Access to controlled acts and professional development education
- Compliance, policy review and learning management solutions
- Support from professionals who understand developmental services
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Build a Training Solution That Works for Your Agency
Connect with our team to discuss controlled acts training, advanced care education, compliance solutions, professional development or a customized organizational learning plan.
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