Criteria
Reference document to assist in applying for initial and on-going program approval of a NATCEP
Application for Approval of Education Program
This form must be completed and submitted when:
- Applying for approval of an initial NATCEP
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Applying for approval of a change to an on-going NATCEP
- Change of location for class/lab or clinical setting
- Change in class/lab or clinical hours
Faculty Data
This form must be completed and submitted for each applicant upon:
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Applying for initial approval of Program Director, Coordinator, Class/Lab Instructor and/or Clinical Instructor
NOTE: Attach a detailed resume’ and copy of Educate the Educator or Vocational Certificate/Permit to each form
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Termination of a previously approved Program Director, Coordinator, Class/Lab Instructor and/or Clinical Instructor
NOTE: Failure to notify this office of personnel changes could result in loss of program approval
Resource Instructor Data
This form must be completed and submitted for each applicant when:
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Applying for initial approval of a Resource Instructor having a minimum of one year current experience in their area of expertise
NOTE: At no time is a resource instructor an acceptable substitute for the class/lab or clinical instructor
- To be completed and submitted upon termination of a previously approved Resource Instructor
Description of Instructional Materials
This form must be completed and submitted when:
- Applying for initial approval of a NATCEP
- Applying for changes to instructional materials for an on-going NATCEP
Skills Performance Record
This lists the minimum tasks/skills required to be taught and learned in the NATCEP. Space is provided to note observation and demonstration. The instructor must record return demonstration, record date of performance of the skill in the clinical setting, note satisfactory or unsatisfactory performances and the date when the performances is determined to be appropriate for no further direct supervision, and the name of the instructor(s). This record is to be kept current as the student progresses.
NOTE: A copy of this record is to be kept in the personnel file and the original given to the student upon graduation.
Calendar Checklist
This form can be used for Program Coordinator and/or Instructor reference when preparing the NATCEP Program Calendar
NATCEP Questionnaire
This form must be completed by the Nursing Home Administrator and/or DON of the certified nursing home of which the NATCEP will hold the clinical portion of class and submitted when:
- Applying for initial approval of a NATCEP
- Applying for approval of a calendar and class to begin for an on-going NATCEP
Class Roster Form
This form must be completed legibly in its entirety and submitted at least one week prior to the beginning of the NATCEP start date. Additions and deletions may be submitted up to the end of the first day of class.
NOTE: ANY ADDITIONS SUBMITTED AFTER THE END OF THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE AND THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO TEST AT THE END OF THE NATCEP
Completion of Training Form
This form must be completed legibly in its entirety and submitted within 30days following completion of the program and prior to application for testing are sent to the contracted testing service. A copy of this form must be kept on file by the NATCEP provider for each class completed
NOTE: This form will not be accepted if a class roster and/or class calendar was not submitted and received prior to the class start date and/or class calendar not being approved prior to the NATCEP beginning.
Quality Assurance Survey Form
You may complete and submit this form after an investigation and/or NATCEP survey has been conducted at your facility