CNA instructor in Texas

[Hbond88]

Hello all, I am an LVN in Texas and interviewed for a position as a CNA instructor. It is a private business being started by a new business graduate. I am a bit confused because she is doing a CNA course but also a PCT (patient care tech) course, I read the syllabi and they are almost identical except the PCT has more lecture/classroom hours. I asked if they would be able to take the state exam for nurse assistants as well and she didn't even seen to understand my question. Am I missing something? Is there a separate certification for PCTs now? They have already partnered with the local hospital so I guess they are okay with it, I guess I just don't understand why you would have two separate classes?

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

In Texas the CNA's are certified thru the Department of State Health and Human Services.I recommend you look at their webpage to get the low-down. The certification is monitored by DADS, a division of DSHS. I have the impression that PCT's do not receive state certification so may not be able to move from one employer to another as easily as the CNA

[Hbond88]

Thanks, I did look at the DADS site and it only refers to CNAs, so I guess you're right. I accepted the position instructing CNAs but not PCTs. Pretty excited!