Train the Trainer Courses

An IDPH-approved Train the Trainer Course is required for RN instructors with an Associate’s Degree.  It is not required for RN instructors with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or higher IF employed at an approved BNATP.

Program coordinators may request any individual instructor to attend a Train the Trainer Course at their discretion.

Click on the following link to view the Instructor Requirements which must be met:
http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/077/077003950A01600R.html.

Email questions pertaining to these requirements and an RN’s eligibility for approval as a BNATP instructor to Randy Carey-Walden, IDPH Public Service Administrator, at dph.bnatp@illinois.gov or call 217-785-5569.

For more information related to the Illinois BNATP, see the Illinois Nurse Aide Testing website at www.nurseaidetesting.com.

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TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE

Site Name:        Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC)
Site Address:     815 North Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL 61348
Course Date:     February 10 – March 14, 2025
Course Time:     Asynchronous

Course Format:  Online, no face-to-face requirement

This course consists of 5 weeks of online instruction with students completing readings, discussion postings, and assignments. Instructor is available by email/phone. Creating effective learning objectives, test items and lesson plans are just the beginning! Educational techniques for a variety of students will be explored. This course is approved by IDPH. RNs must meet IDPH eligibility requirements. Email dph.bnatp@illinois.gov with questions.

Required texts:

  1. DeYoung, S. (2015) Teaching Strategies for Nurse Educators (3rd). Pearson Education, Inc.: Upper Saddle River, N.J. ISBN-13: 978-0133565232. Purchase prior to class from any online book source. Purchase prior to class from any online book source. Reading prior to course start date is encouraged.
  2. Access to ANY current nursing assistant textbook, publisher of student’s choice.

Registration: Call IVCC @ 815-224-0427, Class ID #18324

For questions about course registration, contact Jill Hejl @ 815-224-0427 or jill_hejl@IVCC.edu.

For questions about course content, contact Barbara Meinke @ 815-494-1738 or bmeinke1@gmail.com.

For questions about IDPH instructor requirements, contact dph.bnatp@illinois.gov.

Course Cost: $500 tuition + textbook

This course is awarded 50 contact hours.

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TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE

Site Name:        Joliet Junior College (JJC)
Site Address:     1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431
Course Date:     March 17 – April 18, 2025
Course Time:     Asynchronous

Course Format:  Online, no face-to-face requirement

This course consists of 5 weeks of online instruction with students completing readings, discussion postings and assignments. Instructor is available by email/phone. Creating effective learning objectives, test items & lesson plan are just the beginning! Educational techniques for a variety of students will be explored. This course is approved by IDPH. RNs must meet IDPH eligibility requirements. Email dph.bnatp@illinois.gov with questions.

Required texts:

  1. DeYoung, S. (2015) Teaching Strategies for Nurse Educators (3rd). Pearson Education, Inc.: Upper Saddle River, N.J. ISBN-13: 978-0133565232. Purchase prior to class from any online book source. Reading prior to course start date is encouraged.
  2. Access to ANY current nursing assistant textbook, publisher of student’s choice.

Registration: Call JJC @ 815-220-1555, Class# HC 130-W01.

For questions about course registration, contact Linda Saveas @ fsaveas@jjc.edu.
For questions about course content, contact Barbara Meinke @ bmeinke1@gmail.com.
For questions about IDPH instructor requirements, contact dph.bnatp@illinois.gov.

Course Cost: $599 tuition + textbook

This course is awarded 50 contact hours.

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Train the Trainer Course

Site Name:        Lake Land College
Site Address:     15001 Lake Land Blvd. Mattoon, IL 61938-9366
Course Date:     TBD
Course Time:     Asynchronous

Course Format:  Online, no face-to-face requirement

This course will consist of 6 weeks of online instruction with students completing readings, discussion postings and assignments. Instructor is available by email/phone. Creating effective learning objectives, test items & lesson plan are just the beginning. To assist students with course navigation, Canvas Tutorial opens the week prior to start date & is available during course. This course is approved by IDPH. RNs must meet IDPH eligibility requirements. Email dph.bnatp@illinois.gov with questions.

Required Textbooks:

  1. DeYoung, S. (2015). Teaching Strategies for Nurse Educators (3rd ed.). Pearson Education, Inc.: Upper Saddle River, N.J. ISBN-13: 978-0133565232. Purchase from online book source; reading prior to course start date is encouraged.
  2. Nursing Assistant Textbook, current edition of participant’s choice.

Registration: https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1021729&selectedProgramAreaId=1018472&selectedProgramStreamId=1047268

For questions about course registration & withdrawal, contact Lake Land College, Bonnie Moore, Director to the Center for Business & Industry at 217-238-8260 or email bmoore71258@lakelandcollege.edu.

For questions about the course structure &/or content, contact, Joyce Steber, BSN, RN, Instructor at 618-889-6464 or email SteberTraining78@yahoo.com.

Cost of Program: $500, late registration $525

This course is awarded 50 contact hours.