Staff Development Specialist in LTC Certification Online Module I

Module I - Introduction to the Staff Development Programs

The Staff Development Specialist in Long Term Care Certification Program is committed to advancing the specialty of long term care nursing and the nurses within this specialty. Certification is one important means of achieving this.

The four modules in the series for the Staff Development Specialist in Long Term Care Certification Program include:

Module I - Introduction to the Staff Development Programs
Module II - The Teaching/Learning Process
Module III - Teaching Methods and Strategies
Module IV - Documentation and Administrative IssuesAdministration of the Nursing Department

You can take as much time as you'd like to complete each module and you can complete the modules in any sequence you'd like. Some of the content may be a review of what you know; some of it may introduce you to new concepts and offer different perspectives on fulfilling your responsibilities. After reviewing each module, you need to complete the test and mail the test answers on the form provided, along with the Registration Form, Lesson Plan and Evaluation. Upon achieving a test score of 80% or better, you will obtain contact hours and documentation that you completed the module, and your completion of the module will be recorded in our records. After completing all four modules successfully, you will be certified and a certificate for 18 contact hours will be sent to you.

Requirements - To obtain the certification and 18 contact hours, nurses must:

• Hold an active nursing license
• Complete the four modules in any order
• Have at least 2 years experience in a nursing home
• Pass the examination with a score of at least 80% and complete a lesson plan

24 contact hours - Certification and Contact hours fee* pay $125.

*Certification and Contact Hours Fee does not need to be paid until you are ready to complete program and obtain certification. Certification is valid for a 3 year period, after which recertification can be achieved by either submitting proof of 20 contact hours of continuing education or retaking the Certification Examination.