BEST PRACTICES

• Development of training courses should be systematic and include the development of a course lesson plan. Course development should include:
• An assessment of training needs
• Learning objectives
• Structured course design and presentation
• Development of evaluation methods
• Methods to determine successful completion of the course
• Instructional materials should assist in the educational presentation and be appropriate for the intended student population.
• The physical training environment should be:
• Safe
• Comfortable
• Free from distractions
• Trainers should have adequate technical knowledge to teach the course content, and be familiar with training, delivery methods and adult learning.
• Students should have the opportunity to ask questions about material presented.
• Training for physical activities and skills such as drum handling should include a hands-on skills development and assessment segment.
• Students should be evaluated to assess their level of understanding, skill development and abilities.
• Trainers should be evaluated to assess subject matter knowledge, and presentation skills to assist in course improvement.
• Training records should be readily retrievable and include
• Date, location and duration of the course
• Title and description of course content
• Names of instructors
• Names of attendees
• When training certificates are issued to attendees they should include the following:
• Name of the student
• Title of the course
• Date and duration of class
• Statement of successful completion
• Reference to regulatory citation if training is intended to meet specific regulatory requirement.
• Name and signature of instructor and date