Training with A Purpose
Guides for the Didactic Educator and Clinical Preceptor
Training Guides
Are you a clinical preceptor looking to build new skills to better support your students?
Or are you a new educator seeking guidance as you step into your role as a didactic instructor?
Whatever your path, we offer tailored courses designed to empower you with the tools you need to succeed.
Select the programs that serve you best and take the next step in your professional growth today! Discounted bundles available!
Instructor(s)
Richard Wilson DNAP, CRNA
Dr. Wilson graduated in 2006 from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine with a Masters in Nurse Anesthesia, and in 2022 from the Medical University of South Carolina with his Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice. Currently, he serves as the Assistant Program Director – East Coast of Ursuline College with Somnia Nurse Anesthesia Program. Before that, he was the Assistant Program Director for the University of South Carolina and opened their second campus in Greenville, SC. He authored the chapter on Blood Component Therapy in the latest edition of Nurse Anesthesia and has published in JOPAN and the AANA Journal. In 2023, Dr. Wilson was selected as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and recently elected to serve on the AANA Leadership Identification Committee. He continues to practice clinically and mentor future CRNAs through CRNA School Prep Academy.
Instructor(s)
Melissa Fitch Eisenhauer, DNP, CRNA, APRN
Administrator and Assistant Professor for the University of Evansville Nurse Anesthesia Program in Evansville, IN. At the University level, she serves on the Faculty Professional Affairs Committee, the Graduate Curriculum and Admission/Standards Committee, and is a Faculty Senator representing graduate programs. She serves on the Faculty Senate Executive Committee and will Chair the committee during the 2025-26 school year. Dr. Eisenhauer continues to practice anesthesia at the Digestive Care Center in Newburgh, IN. Her quality improvement and research interests include faculty stabilization in nurse anesthesia programs, virtual reality (VR) to supplement nurse anesthesia education, and clinical preceptorship (barriers and improvement initiatives) in nurse anesthesia. Most recently, she was the lead author of Barriers to Effective Clinical Preceptorship in Nurse Anesthesiology, published in the Journal of Professional Nursing.
General Modules
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Course #130 Generational Differences and Effects on Teaching/Learning : Training with a Purpose General Module I
CourseExplore how generational differences impact teaching and learning methods. Equip yourself with strategies to engage diverse learners effectively.
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Course #131 Emotional Intelligence for Graduate Success : Training with a Purpose General Module II
CourseBoost your academic performance and career readiness by mastering emotional intelligence skills tailored for graduate studies. Unlock your potential today!
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Course #132 Adult Learning Theories : Training with a Purpose General Module III
CourseUnlock the principles of adult learning to enhance your teaching effectiveness and design impactful educational experiences for adult learners.
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Course #133 Key Aspects of Classroom versus Clinical Teaching : Training with a Purpose General Module IV
CourseMaster the essential differences between classroom and clinical teaching to enhance educational effectiveness and student engagement in both environments.
Preceptor Track ( 4 Courses)
*General Modules also required for microcredential
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Course #135 Daily Communication and Goal Setting : Training with a Purpose Clinical Preceptor Track Lesson II
CourseMaster daily communication skills and effective goal setting to enhance productivity and collaboration in personal and professional environments.
$30
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Course #136 Effective Clinical Training Evaluation Strategies :Training with a Purpose Preceptor Track Lesson III
CourseMaster evaluation techniques to enhance clinical training effectiveness and improve learner outcomes in healthcare settings.
$30
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Course #137 Managing Difficult Situations in Clinical Settings: Training with a Purpose Preceptor Track Lesson IV
CourseEquip yourself with practical strategies to navigate and resolve challenging scenarios in clinical environments effectively.
$30
Educator Track (7 CE)
*General Modules also required for microcredential
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Course #138 Effective Curriculum Development for Clinical Training Programs : Training with a Purpose [Educator Track Lesson I]
CourseMaster curriculum development for clinical training. Understand its significance, key stakeholders, and evaluation processes for impactful educational experiences.
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Course #139 Creating Effective Learning Objectives and Lectures : Training with A Purpose [Educator Track Lesson II]
CourseUnderstand Bloom’s Taxonomy as a framework for developing objectives that promote higher-order thinking skills and guide the creation of lecture content.
$30
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Course #140 Building Effective Exam Questions : Training with a Purpose [Educator Track Lesson III]
CourseMaster the art of crafting clear, unbiased exam questions that accurately assess student learning and educational outcomes. Elevate your assessment skills with best practices and evaluation criteria.
$30
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Course #141 Multimodal Plan for NCE Prep : Training with a Purpose [Educator Track Lesson IV]
CourseMaster assessment methods and multimodal study planning for effective learning outcomes. Create a structured schedule that adapts to your progress and needs.
$30
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Course #142 Navigating Conflicts with Students/ Residents: Training with a Purpose [Educator Track Lesson V]
CourseMaster conflict resolution strategies to improve the learning environment, enhance student engagement, and achieve better educational outcomes.
$30
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Course #143 Strategies for Successful Distance Education and Virtual Instruction: Training with a Purpose [Educator Track Lesson VI]
CourseMaster online teaching with best practices for engagement, tech tools for collaboration, and strategies to tackle common challenges in distance education.
$30
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Course #144 Designing Didactic and Clinical Evaluations: Training with a Purpose [Educator Track Lesson VII]
CourseMaster evaluation design principles for didactic and clinical education. Create valid, reliable assessments and tailored tools to enhance learning outcomes across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
$30