Nurse-Patient Education Continuing Education Program

Senior patient with nurse

The nurse-patient education classes offered by the American Institute of Health Care Professionals (AIHCP) are a critical component of our health education certification program. In addition to discussing the different ways of promoting long-term healthy lifestyles, our nurse patient educator courses also break down different learning approaches and how professionals can use various methods to effectively reach each patient. With an online-first approach and flexible learning timelines, AIHCP makes it easy to learn valuable fundamentals at your own pace.

Nurse Patient Educator Continuing Education Requirements

Prerequisite for all Applicants for the Nurse Patient Educator Certification. Candidates for certification must meet one of the following prerequisites to enter the program:

Be a registered nurse currently licensed to practice nursing.
Be a licensed practical nurse.
Be a licensed vocational nurse.

If you are unsure if your current qualifications make you eligible for the program, please fill out our qualification review form.

Nurse-Patient Educator Continuing Education Board Approvals

The continuing education courses offered below are offered by the American Institute of Health Care Professionals (AIHCP), which is an approved provider of continuing education by the states listed below.

The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc. is an Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Florida State Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc. is a licensed Continuing Education Provider in the State of California, Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15595.

In addition, AIHCP also has Nursing Board Rule Provider Approvals for continuing education from the following states:

The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Arkansas Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Georgia Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Professional Registered Nurses. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the New Mexico Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.

For more information on the current state and board approvals, please visit our healthcare continuing education approvals page.

Nurse Patient Educator Courses

The five courses below cost $875 in total. You may enroll and pay for one course at a time if you wish. These are all available as online classes, and you will receive a unique student ID number and password to access each course. These online environments feature a comprehensive syllabus and course information, which details vital details on numerous exams and evaluations. Students have access to the online classrooms at all times. All examinations are taken online. Courses are self-paced and students have two years to complete a program, as needed. Faculty mentoring is always available as needed. Many courses have videos for supplementary course materials. The cost of the courses does not include the cost of required textbooks.

The following CE Courses are required to complete the Nurse-Patient Educator Certification Curriculum to qualify for Certification in the American Institute of Health Care Professionals:

NE 420 – Nurse Educator: Process & Applications I

This course reviews the history as well as the purpose, goals and benefits of patient education. The education process is defined as well as the role of the nurse as educator. Students will examine ethical, legal and economic foundations of the education process. Many learning theories will be examined and made applicable to health care practice. The characteristics of learners and the developmental stages of the learner are studied. Also presented are issues related to compliance, motivation and health behaviors of the learner. The role of the nurse as educator in health promotion is also introduced and examined. Students also examine multiple issues and testing related to literacy skills. This first course in the program prepares students for the development of a solid foundation in which to develop more fully as a patient educator. The course to follow examines more fully the teaching role. Contact hours of Education: 25. Course Code: NE 420. Course Cost: $ 175.00

NE 440 – Nurse Educator: Process & Applications II

This course continues with the study of the role of the nurse-patient educator. It specifically focuses on the comprehensive planning, implementation and evaluation of teaching by nurse educators. Students will examine the major components of the teaching process fully. This will include the development of learning objectives, instructional materials, teaching methods, learner evaluation, and reporting of evaluation data. There will also be the examination of the Information Age and its technology as well as how this technology can be used to enhance patient teaching. Teaching resources will be studied. Contact hours of Education: 25. Course Code: NE 440. Course Cost: $ 175.00

HP 460 – Nursing Health Promotion I

This course is designed for registered nurses who aspire to acquire knowledge and skills in the area of health promotion and interventions. It is a foundational course that builds upon knowledge and skills related to patient education. The course is designed to examine health promotion issues throughout the life-span. Students will examine both developmental issues and their concomitant issues related to education and other interventions leading to teaching for health promotion and disease prevention. The person as a holistic being is focused upon. Many theories related to body, mind and spirit are examined as related to developmental milestones and needs for education to promote wellness and holism. Environmental, sociocultural and issues of religion and spirituality are examined as well. A broad background of information is acquired to allow nurses to more fully provide care with an emphasis on health promotion. Contact hours of Education: 25. Course Code: HP 460. Course Cost: $ 175.00

HP 480 – Nursing Health Promotion II

This course continues the content of HP 460. Students will continue in the study of the development of the toddler, schoolchild, adolescent, young adult and mature adult. The course content focuses on growth and development, holistic issues related to the age groups including psychosocial issues. Health promotion and protection interventions are emphasized in the study of each age group. Specific nursing health promotion strategies are examined and prepare students to make adjustments in their practices to become more centered in health promotion and patient education. This course also presents information related to many aspects of chronic illness, as well as death and dying. Contact hours of Education: 25. Course Code: HP 480. Course Cost: $ 175.00

HE 600 – Issues In Patient Health Care Education

This course focuses on many varied issues related to education which health educators must be ready for in practice. A patient-centered approach is taken in this course. Strategies to motivate clients and to increases adherence to learning outcomes are presented throughout. Students will learn many effective strategies for confronting the vast array of issues in client teaching. Issues to be examined are related to; motivation, literacy, culture, psycho-social issues, legal and ethical issues, the family, goals, the educator, the education team and evaluation and research. Students examine models of patient teaching with the patient as the center of the education and learning process. Methods to maximize patient teaching in older adults and in patients with terminal illnesses are examined. Also presented are methods for teaching patients regarding many end-of-life issues.

Contact hours of Education: 50. Course Code: HE 600. Course Cost: $ 175.00

The Benefits of Nurse-Patient Education Courses

The level of care doesn’t stop when the patient leaves your office or hospital. The courses above allow you to be a constant source of education and support for long-term health. Whether it’s a routine visit or a life-threatening emergency, the knowledge gained from the courses above puts you in the best position possible to offer advice and techniques that promote long-term wellness for all.

After passing each course exam with at least a 70% score, you can then apply for the nurse-patient education credentials of “NPE-C” or “Certified Nurse-Patient Educator” for use in your professional title.

The certification is valid for four years, after which AIHCP offers recertification courses, should you choose to continue using the credential after the initial four-year period.