Section 395.162  Approved Evaluator (BNATP Only)

a)         Requirements for an Approved Evaluator. The Approved Evaluator shall:

1)         Complete a theory/clinical instructor course and meet the requirements in Section 395.160(a); and

2)         Have successfully completed a Department approved evaluator course prior to initial approval.  Registered professional nurses possessing a BSN degree are qualified to teach without this course.  An RN may not serve as the Program Coordinator or the sole instructor in a BNATP unless he or she has two years of experience teaching in a BNATP or has completed a Train the Trainer course and approved evaluator course.

b)         An Approved Evaluator shall have the following responsibilities:

1)         Evaluation of performance skills in conjunction with an approved BNATP; and

2)         Evaluation of performance skills as part of the CNA recertification process.

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 17753, effective December 2, 2024)