About the CACCE
We are the CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF CONTINUING CARE EDUCATORS
OUR HISTORY
How the Canadian Association of Continuing Care Educators (CACCE) began
A group of five Western community colleges approached ACCC in 2002 to seek support for a pan-Canadian meeting of educators of unregulated health care workers.
The result was a National Symposium for Community College Educators of Unregulated Health Care Workers, which was held in Ottawa (February 2004). Over 70 community college participants from across Canada met to dialogue about the challenges and barriers that exist across provinces/territories relevant to the education of personal care providers.
During the proceedings, support emerged for the establishment of an affinity group which eventually was named the Canadian Association of Continuing Care Educators (CACCE).
Over the past few years, CACCE has actively worked towards the development of national educational standards for personal care provider programs and in the process of doing so, has gathered information on core competencies across Canada.
OUR MANDATE
The Canadian Association of Continuing Care Educators (CACCE) is mandated to support, strengthen, and unify PSW/HCA educators across Canada. Through national collaboration, evidence informed guidance, and accessible professional learning, CACCE works to enhance the quality and consistency of PSW/HCA education in classroom, lab, and clinical environments.
- Advancing educator excellence by providing tools, resources, and learning opportunities that build teaching capacity
- Promoting national alignment in PSW/HCA program standards, competencies, and instructional practices
- Fostering collaboration among educators, institutions, and sector partners
- Championing quality care education that prepares learners to deliver safe, compassionate, person centred care
- Supporting educator voice in national conversations about workforce development and training
Through this mandate, CACCE serves as a national leader and connector—ensuring PSW/HCA educators are equipped, supported, and empowered to shape a strong and skilled care workforce.
