Teaching the Educator

Nurse Aide Instructors -What is Teaching the Educator (TTE) NurseAide Instructor Course?

The Nurse Aide TTE Online Course serves to facilitate the process of transitioning professional nurses from the role of practitioner into the role of instructor of nurse aide training.

By developing knowledge and practice involving curriculum development, content requirement, and teaching an evaluative methodology, you, as a professional nurse, should leave the workshop prepared to successfully teach Nurse Aide training.

TTE is a collaborative endeavor between The Center for Professional Personnel Development at The Pennsylvania State University and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

A "Certificate of Completion" is issued to those who successfully complete the workshop in its entirety and meet CMS qualifications. The names and license numbers of those who complete the workshop will be sent to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Course Overview

With a focus on the characteristics of adult learners, teaching methodologies, course design, and evaluation tools, this course prepares individuals to successfully teach and administer Nurse Aide Courses in accordance with Pennsylvania State regulations and Federal specifications.

Access

Once the course for a specific session is open, the course is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Participants will be able to access Module 1 of the course prior to the course start date. However, the course will not open until the first day listed on the Dates, Times and Locations page noted below. Should anyone have any technical issues with the course or logging in after it is open, please contact the Penn State Canvas Support Desk at: [email protected]. 

Timing

The course will take place over the entire month, but, it may not take participants that long to complete. it is important to note that while participants are free to complete the course as their schedules permit, there are weekly assignments due on the last day of each week. In addition, the instructor must review and approve all submitted work before the course is complete.

Content

The Course is divided into sections. Each section has suggested assignment due dates. Each assignment will be reviewed according to a rubric. Participants may be asked to resubmit work should the instructor feel this work does not meet expectations outlined in the rubric. Failure to submit acceptable work and within the required time period could result in course failure. You will not receive certification until the entire course is completed.

Week 1/ Module 1

• Introduction to teaching
• Qualities of great teachers
• Characteristics of learners
• Curriculum, lesson plans, course syllabus, program objectives

Week 2/ Module 2

• Choosing course materials
• Teaching strategies
• Demonstration and Clinical Techniques
• Writing lesson plans

Week 3/ Module 3

• Intro to testing and evaluation
• Writing test questions
• Nurse Aide Competency Exam
• Clinical rating sheets/documentation
• Nurse Aide course evaluations
• PDE recorded sessions

Review the Qualifications to Become a Nurse Aide Instructor 

Professional & Licensing Requirements

• Must be an RN or LPN with at least 2 years of experience.
• Must hold a current PA nursing license without limitations.
• At least 12 months of the 2 years must be in long-term care as an RN/LPN.
  Experience may include direct care, supervision, or education addressing residents’ psychosocial, behavioral, cognitive, and physical needs.

Employment & Experience Documentation

• Resume must list the name and address of the long-term care facility where at least 1 year/12 months of experience was obtained.

Required Training

• Must complete the Teaching-The-Educator workshop before teaching nurse aides.

PDE Approval

• Must be approved by the PA Department of Education before beginning instruction.

Additional Requirement for LPNs in High School NATCEP Program

• If an LPN teaches NATCEP in a secondary (high school) setting, they must pass the occupational competency assessment (OCA) required for CTE teacher certification.

Tasks / Responsibilities of the Nurse Aide Instructor 

• Serve as the first step/person in a grievance policy.
• Maintain an instructor schedule of teaching assignments and hours.
• Maintain a job description that outlines specific Nurse Aide training responsibilities.
• Attend meetings and seminars as required.
• Perform other assigned duties, such as:
• Scheduling students for the state competency exam.

IF YOU MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS YOU MAY REGISTER FOR A NURSE AIDE INSTRUCTOR COURSE BY CLICKING ON ONE OF THE LINKS BELOW. 

ATTENTION: IF YOU ARE TAKING THE COORDINATOR COURSE ONLY, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE TO THE COORDINATOR SECTION IN THE MENU TO FIND INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR THE COORDINATOR ONLY COURSE. THANK YOU.

Cost: $500.00 via Credit Card 

Cost of Materials: TTE Binder $104 plus tax and shipping