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CFPA 101

CFPA 101: Fundamental concepts for undergraduate clinical faculty and preceptors

This course is asynchronous and self-paced, consisting of 6 course modules. There is no requirement for predetermined lecture or activity times, and course modules can be completed over several days or weeks, up to 3 months from the date of enrollment. Assessments of learning are embedded throughout the course modules, with brief tests of knowledge before and after completion of each module. The course culminates in 3 short capstone assignments. Through interactive learning activities and strategies, CFPA 101 translates knowledge and concepts into action, providing a distinct toolkit of techniques to use in the role of preceptor and/or clinical faculty member for undergraduate students. These learning opportunities prepare nurses for the role of clinical nurse educator using an evidence-based approach to teaching and learning.

Costs 

  • The program is free for those in HRSA Region 3 (PA, MD, DE, VA, WV and District of Columbia) through August of 2026 and only $15 for 10 CE credits.
  • The program is $63 for those outside HRSA Region 3 and $25 for 10 CE credits.

Note: Group prepayment is available in some circumstances. For more information, contact the CFPA program manager at cfpa@geisinger.edu.

Contact Us

Mindy Honey, MSN, RN

Program Manager, RN and PI/PD for CFPA
Geisinger School of Nursing
CFPA@geisinger.edu

 
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Download CFPA 101 fast fact sheet (External)
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Get started now

STEP 1 → Access the CFPA 101 course by completing the mandatory HRSA RedCap survey. It takes less than 10 minutes.
 
Note: This will be the first of several mandatory RedCap surveys you take to complete all CFPA 101 requirements.
 
STEP 2 → After completing the RedCap survey, you’ll be provided a link. Use that link to access the Canvas learning platform.
 
STEP 3 → Register for the course in Canvas. The process is self-explanatory, and you’ll provide details such as name, address and professional email. You’re all set!
 
Note: Those registering from outside HRSA Region 3 are required to prepay for course access during Step 3. 

Watch our CFPA 101 Course Video

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Tools and resources

The links below have been reviewed by CFPA faculty and provide supplemental tools and resources that align with the content included in the CFPA modules. They are subject to change or removal by their respective authors at any time.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $4 million with no percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

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