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:
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- Nursing Assistant Textbook, current edition of participant’s choice.
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.