TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT (TNA)

Training needs analysis is the initial step in a cyclical process which contributes to the overall training and educational strategy of staff in an organisation or a professional group. The cycle commences with a systematic consultation to identify the learning needs of the population considered, followed by course planning, delivery and evaluation. Although much has been written about training needs analysis in relation to post-registration nursing education, there is disagreement concerning its impact on the training cycle and its potential to influence service delivery.

1. Joven Botin Bilbao, BSN-RN
Deputy Chief Nursing Officer
Al Hayat National Hospital-Jizan Branch

2. Define a Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
Explain the significance of a TNA.
Describe the process for carrying out a TNA.
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3. A TNA is the method of determining if a training need
exists and if it does, what training is required to fill the
gap. This is achieved by collecting both qualitative and
quantitative data for analysis.
A process by which we can determine what sort of KSA
of employees that can be accomplished via some sort
learning / training means.
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