CRLA Certification

The requirements for Level 1 certification have been incorporated as a mandatory part of Peer Tutor Training. On average, peer tutors will earn Level 1 certification within one to two semesters.

Certification Requirements:

• All peer tutors will roughly ten hours of training per semester with an emphasis on strategies, professional communication, teaching approaches and success strategies specific to the nursing program.

• All peer tutors must complete at least 25 tutoring hours across an academic year.

• Tutors must attend required OAS meetings and supplemental events.

 

OAS Peer Tutor Training Syllabus

Upon successful completion of CRLA training, tutors will: 

• Facilitate effective tutoring sessions utilizing the tutoring cycle.  

• Apply the learning theories to identify student concerns, adapting approaches to meet individual student needs during tutoring sessions.  

• Utilize appropriate listening and questioning strategies during tutor sessions. 

• Demonstrate ethical practices related to tutoring and handling difficult students.  

• Recognize appropriate study skills based on the requirements of nursing courses.  

• Understand group dynamics and how it relates to tutoring.  

• Apply successful strategies for NCLEX style test-taking to address common test-taking challenges.  

• Facilitate knowledge of School of Nursing resources in order to make appropriate referrals.