CNA/PCT Program Instructors are responsible for excellent and effective teaching in the classroom, lab and clinical setting. Instructors interact with students as teacher, advisor and mentor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directs the learning activities of students in classroom, clinical and practicum settings.
- Evaluates the academic, clinical and practicum competencies of students.
- Maintains a cooperative relationship with personnel in agencies utilized for student clinical and practicum experiences.
- Maintains student records of academic, clinical, and practicum achievement. Archives course material and documents related to student performance.
- Submits final evaluations of students clinical and practicum performance to the appropriate leader.
- Communicates with the program leadership regarding specific course needs.
- Attends required Teaching Team and University meetings and trainings.
- Engage in appropriate professional development, research and scholarly activities
- within your area(s) of expertise.
- Complete grading of students assignments and advise students regarding their academic standing, on attendance, grades, and issues in order to ensure successful completion of their courses.
- Demonstrate effectiveness with strong outcomes in student retention and success.
- Manage classroom environment through compliance with campus policies including but not limited to classroom management, attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.
- Advises and mentors students.
- Improves teaching effectiveness through participation in advanced study and/or continuing education offerings pertinent to medical assistant education, and through use of peer review and student evaluation information.
- Participates in the evaluation of teaching effectiveness of peers.
- Maintains records relevant to the individual course.
- Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Performs both essential and non-essential job functions in a safe manner as identified by Oak Point University.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and models the mission and core values of Oak Point University through behavior and attitude.
- Enhances professional growth and development by accessing educational programs, job related literature, in-service meetings, and workshops/seminars.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.