HHS In-Service Training
The Quality Monitoring Program (QMP) provides in-house Person-centered Thinking Training to nursing facilities on request. Your facility can schedule the training by emailing QMP@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Computer-based In-Service Training
These courses are designed to offer a computer-based training (CBT) to satisfy the 24 hour in-service education requirement, which is part of the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) renewal process (TAC; Title 26; Part 1; Chapter 556; Rule §556.9). "Effective September 1, 2013, a nurse aide renewing a certification must complete at least 24 hours of in-service education every two years that includes training in geriatrics and the care of residents with a dementia disorder, including Alzheimer’s disease."
CNAs may complete these courses in order to renew a listing of active status on the Nurse Aide Registry (NAR).
- These courses are only one of many approved course options (requirements can be fulfilled through a nursing facility or an approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program).
- Each course satisfies 2 hours toward the 2 year requirement of 24 hours.
- CNAs get 2 hours of credit for each course, as long as they score a minimum of 70% and have a copy of the learning certificate.
- This is a new series of approved courses.
To document successful course completion, participants must print a copy of the course certificate available at the end of the training and keep the certificate for documentation purposes.
Your computer must have the following:
- The course requires a recent version of the Windows Operating System.
- In order to access the course, your internet browser must be set to allow pop-ups.
- Browser: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. (We suggest you not use Internet Explorer, if possible.)
- Printer: the ability to print hard copies of your learning certificate.
- Modules 5 and 6 contain video links. QuickTime must be installed for video playback to function.
To take a training, click on a link below:
- Module 1: Texas Long-term Care Overview
- Module 2: Texas Long-term Care Settings
- Module 3: Quality of Resident Care
- Module 4: Culture Change and Resident Rights
- Module 5: Dementia Disorders
- Module 6: Resident Care for Dementia-related Conditions
Infection Control for Nurse Aides Computer-based Training
These courses are designed to offer a computer-based training (CBT) to satisfy the annual in-service education requirement, which is part of the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) renewal process.
CNAs must complete these courses annually in order to renew a listing of active status on the Nurse Aide Registry (NAR).
To document successful course completion, participants must print a copy of the course certificate available at the end of the training and keep the certificate for documentation purposes.
Your computer must have the following:
- In order to access the course, your internet browser must be set to allow pop-ups.
- Browser: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. (We suggest you not use Internet Explorer, as your certificate may not populate. If this happens you will need to retake the course on a different browser to obtain credit.)
- Printer: the ability to print hard copies of your learning certificate.
To take a training, click on a link below:
- Module 1: Introduction to Pathogens
- Module 2: Chain of Infection
- Module 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Module 4: Standard and Transmission-based Precautions
- Module 5: Cleaning and Disinfecting
Questions?
- For questions regarding rules, please contact the nurse aide registry at NurseAideRegistry@hhsc.state.tx.us or call 512-438-2050.
- For technical problems with the CBT, email PolicyRulesTraining@hhsc.state.tx.us. Ensure all pop-up blockers are turned off before taking any of the web-based courses.