Trainings

Ready, Set, Teach: A Train-the-Trainer Program for Teaching Adult Learners

This New York State Department of Health (DOH) approved program has been developed with nursing home CNA instructors in mind but will be helpful to staff members who provide education in any setting. The program satisfies the regulatory requirement for a CNA instructor to have successfully completed a “professionally recognized course in teaching adult learners”.

$399

Register Now: June 5, 2025, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Developing, Conducting & Running a Successful CNA Training Program

Join us for the ultimate, comprehensive CNA training program seminar! Whether you are just starting a new CNA training program or reviving an old one, we have valuable tips and extensive information for you and your educational staff. Learn the ins and outs of Nurse Aide Training Program (NATP) regulation and all things Prometric, from testing preparation to methods of evaluating, presentation of critical thinking and lots more.

$299

Register Now: May 1, 2025, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

CNA Instructor Classroom and Clinical Training

Whether you are creating a new NATP or want to provide your staff educators with a refresher, this educational session provides a real-life tactical approach to enhance your ability to effectively teach CNA students both in the classroom and clinical settings. The session is packed full of tips and tricks acquired by expert instructors with decades of experience in the CNA instruction arena. This is a great final complement to the Developing, Running and Conducting a Successful CNA Training Program.

$149

Register Now: Oct. 2, 2025, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Facilitator

Phyllis Rosenberger, RN, MSN

ProCare Consultant

Phyllis Rosenberger is an experienced RN with 50 years of experience, concentrating in geriatrics. She is an experienced Director of Nursing with a strong regulatory and clinical background. A certified nurse educator, she is passionate about nursing education with her MS in nursing education, and has presented in numerous educational forums. She has worked with the School of Public in Albany in both GoldSTAMP and the epidemiology programs. Phyllis has an extensive interest in nursing informatics and conversion to electronic medical record, as well as training for nursing leadership. Phyllis also has extensive experience in training CNA's and helps facilities to administer training programs.

Requirements for Instructors Who Train Nurse Aides

The training of nurse aides must be performed by or under the general supervision of a registered nurse who possesses a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, at least 1 year of which must be in the provision of long term care facility services.
Instructors must have completed a course in teaching adults or have experience in teaching adults or supervising nurse aides.
In a facility-based program, the training of nurse aides may be performed under the general supervision of the director of nursing for the facility who is prohibited from performing the actual training.
Other personnel from the health professions may supplement the instructor, including, but not limited to, registered nurses, licensed practical/vocational nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, sanitarians, fire safety experts, nursing home administrators, gerontologists, psychologists, physical and occupational therapists, activities specialists, speech/language/hearing therapists, and resident rights experts. Supplemental personnel must have at least 1 year of experience in their fields.
Supplemental personnel are NOT required to have taken a course in teaching adults.

Questions? Contact Cathy Bongermino at cbongermino@leadingageny.org