Train-the-Trainer Webinar Series - #6 Transitioning from Apprentice to Licensed Professional-IHS Train the Trainer #6 Transitioning from Apprentice to Licensed Professional PPT

IHS Train the Trainer #6 Transitioning from Apprentice to Licensed Professional PPT

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The IHS Moderator Train the Trainer Session #6, presented by Kristin Wadsworth, Senior Manager of Professional Development at HearUSA, focuses on guiding mentors through the transition of apprentices into licensed professionals in the hearing healthcare field. The session aims to equip trainers to reflect on their mentoring role, identify essential competencies for licensure, coach apprentices through common challenges, and foster critical thinking and confidence.<br /><br />Key topics include the core principles of an effective apprenticeship: building growth-oriented relationships based on trust and communication, encouraging balanced independence, modeling professional behavior, creating safe learning environments, setting clear expectations, and promoting honest two-way feedback. Trainers are encouraged to gradually increase apprentice autonomy, use reflective check-ins, and balance support with room for decision-making.<br /><br />The session emphasizes reviewing apprentices’ clinical and interpersonal skills, celebrating milestones, and addressing remaining skill gaps. Mentors are guided to help apprentices set SMART goals—specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound—to focus growth areas. Additional strategies include reinforcing soft skills like communication and empathy, introducing psychology of client decision-making, and preparing apprentices with practical licensure readiness through skill checklists and real-world scenario simulations.<br /><br />Supporting materials provided include final skills checklists, goal-setting templates, coaching conversation starters, mentor reflection journals, and comprehensive IHS training manuals. For exam preparation, trainers are advised to use ILE Test Prep software, study in thematic blocks, encourage teach-back techniques, simulate exam conditions, schedule weekly reviews, and align study with competency models.<br /><br />The webinar closes with a call to action for trainers to acknowledge their mentorship responsibility, promote lifelong learning, empower apprentices, and set clear professional boundaries. Attendees can access continuing education credits and further resources via ihsinfo.org. The session aims to elevate professional standards and ensure apprentices’ confident, competent transition into licensed roles.

Keywords

IHS Moderator Train the Trainer

Mentorship in Hearing Healthcare

Apprenticeship Competencies

Licensure Preparation

Mentor Coaching Strategies

SMART Goal Setting

Clinical and Interpersonal Skills

Soft Skills Development

Exam Preparation Techniques

Professional Development Resources