This page is dedicated to instructors or faculty of nurse aide training programs in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
If you are interested in starting, revising or enhancing your nurse aide training program, the model curriculum is available on the Penn State website.
New Program
- Application for Approval of NATCEP (Word)
- Instructor Guidelines, effective July 1, 2022
- NATCEP Instructor FAQ
- Teaching the Educator (TTE) Workshop
- Model NAT curriculum
- Recommended time schedule (PDF)
Program Requirements
- Assurance Form (PDE3128G) (Word)
- Curriculum Content (PDE-3128C) (Word)
- Daily Lesson Plan Form (Word)
- Mechanical lift regulations (PDF)
- Performance Checklist Instructions
- Performance Checklist Form (Excel)
- Pennsylvania Nurse Aide training report
- Virtual Theory Requirements
Program Revisions
Nurse Aide Training Program – Report of Change schedule.
All materials must be received by PDE by noon the Friday prior to the review date.
January 8
January 22
January 29
February 12
February 26
March 11
March 25
April 8
April 22
May 6
May 20
June 3
June 17
July 1
July 15
July 29
August 12
August 26
September 9
September 23
October 7
October 21
November 4
November 18
December 2
December 16
December 30
Monitoring
- Self-Study Booklet (Word)
Criminal History Record Information
- Verification of Pennsylvania Residency (PDF)
- Attestation of Compliance with PA Act 14 (PDF)
- Pennsylvania State Police: CHRI information
- Process for Procuring an FBI Report (PDF)
Graduates of NATCEP
Strategies Conference
- 2023 Strategies: Excellence for Healthcare Providers (PowerPoint)