Education and Training Program

Revised December 2014

References:
* BUMEDINST 1500.29ANavy Medicine Command Training Program of 22 May 14
* NAVMED Policy 06-013 Nursing Skills Sustainment of 6 Sep 06
* BUMED ltr M00C3 of 9 Jun 09 Updated Guidance for Core Clinical Competencies for Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Emergency/Trauma, and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
* BUMEDINST 6230.15A Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis of 29 Sep 06
* MANMED Chapter 12
* Director, Navy Nurse Corps ltr 1540 Ser M00C/11UM00C33189 of 1 Nov 11
* OPNAV 1500.22F GMT of 29 Dec 06
* NAVMED Policy 07-002 DHMRSi of 6 Dec 06
* Navy Medicine Training Matrix of 6 Aug 10
* BUMEDINST 6600.17 Administration of Local Anesthetic Agents by Dental Hygienists of 10 Apr 2009
* Emergency Trauma Nursing Core Competencies of 19 May 10
* Critical Care Nursing Core Competencies of 19 May 10
* Med-Surg Nursing Core Competencies of 9 Jun 09
* Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Core Competencies of 9 Jun 09
* Perioperative Nursing Core Competencies of 8 Jun 09 / Command POC:

DISCLAIMER: This list of references is not all inclusive and the most recent updates may not be reflected. Commands are responsible for all instructions and guidance related to a particular program or inspectable area.

Directive Resource / Standard / Yes / No / Echelon Applicability / Comments
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BUMED 1500.29A / Training Organization
  • How is training structured at this command?
  • Is training a priority of the Senior Leadership?
  • Does the command have a written training program policy?
  • Is there a committee, a SEAT department, or a Training Officer?
  • Is there a dedicated training day?
  • How is the staff informed of training opportunities?
/ √ / √ / √ / √
BUMED 1500.29A
MANMED CH-12, pp 12-6 thru 12-10
OPNAV 1000.22F, para 7.d.(1)-(3), pp 4-5
NAVADMIN 386/11 / Training Requirements
  • How are training requirements determined in this organization?
  • Is an annual needs assessment conducted with staff input?
  • Is professional training such as CME, CEU’s, in-rate training addressed in the training plan?
  • Who conducts General Military Training?
/ √ / √ / √ / √
BUMED 1500.29
NAVMED policy 06-013
Director, Navy Nurse Corps ltr 1540 Ser M00C/11UM00C33189 of 1 Nov 11 / Career and Leadership Training
  • Is there an active Mentorship Program for military personnel? Civilian? Is there a written policy?
  • Is Officer, Petty Officer and Civilian Management leadership training provided?
  • How does the command comply with NAVMED policy 06-013 (NC 144 clinical hours)
/ √ / √ / √ / √
BUMEDINST 6230.15A, Chapter 1, Para 1-4, c (1), pg 1; Appendix B, Para B-6, pg 24 / Immunizations Training
  • Have staff administering immunizations completed initial immunizations training?
  • Have staff administering immunizations completed at least 8 hours of annual continuing education and training on current immunization recommendations, schedules and techniques? Is this training tracked? What is your compliance?
/ N/A / N/A / √ / √
BUMED 1500.29A
Business Plan / Training Resources
  • Does your manning support your training mission?
  • Is there a dedicated training budget? Does the amount support your training mission?
  • Do you train external customers? Are you budgeted for these individuals?
  • Is technology integrated into training? Do all members have access to computers for online training?
  • Do you know how to use the training technology in place?
  • Is your training technology in working order and supportive of your mission?
  • Are your classrooms adequate in number and configuration to support your training mission?
/ √ / √ / √ / √
BUMED 1500.29A
NAVMED Policy 07-002 DHMRSi
BUMED ltr M00C3 of 9 Jun 09
MANMED Chapter 12
NAVMED Policy 06-013
Director, Navy Nurse Corps ltr 1540 Ser M00C/11UM00C33189 of 1 Nov 11
Standard Competencies posted on NC NKO website:
*Emergency Trauma Nursing Core Competencies of 19 May 10
* Critical Care Nursing Core Competencies of 19 May 10
* Med-Surg Nursing Core Competencies of 9 Jun 09
* Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Core Competencies of 9 Jun 09
* Perioperative Nursing Core Competencies of 8 Jun 09 / Competency Assessment
  • How do you assess competency?
  • Does the command have a policy for competency review?
  • Do all members attend command “Orientation”? In what timeframe?
  • Is each member oriented to their job duties, unit safety regulations and unit policies?
  • How are competencies evaluated after their orientation?
  • Are competencies reviewed periodically?
  • What happens if an individual needs remedial training? How are the core competencies for medical-surgical, critical care, peri-operative, emergency/trauma and psychiatric and mental health nursing assessed?
  • What is your percent compliance?
  • How was the Standardized BUMED Nursing competencies tracked? Are they re-evaluated every 2 years?
/ N/A / √ / √ / √
OPNAV 1500.22F
NAVMED Policy 07-002 DHMRSi
BUMED 1500.29A / Training Tracking and Reporting
  • What data is being tracked to determine if the staff is getting what they need to do their job and for their career?
  • How is GMT/Annual training data recorded/tracked?
  • Is GMT and annual training recorded and tracked in Defense Medical Human Resources System – internet (DHMRSi) and/or FLTMPS?
  • Can attendance compliance rates be provided for all training, including IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System training?
  • Who is this data reported to?
  • How often is this data reported?
  • Have improvements or changes have been made as a result of the data that is tracked?
/ √ / √ / √ / √

An organization that takes the time to develop the staff and give them the tools to do their job will improve efficiencies in the organization, reduce rework and improve patient and staff satisfaction and ultimately improve the financial viability of the organization.

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