Who We Are

At West Texas Training, our mission is simple yet profound: Nurturing Skills, Enriching Lives. Founded by a dedicated RN and a certified Death Doula, our company is rooted in a deep commitment to compassionate care and transformative education.

We specialize in certifying Nurse Aides and providing end-of-life training, aiming to empower the healthcare community and make a lasting impact on patients and their families. Our journey began with a heartfelt desire to teach with empathy and integrity, creating a solid foundation for our students while enhancing the quality of care provided to those in need.

  • Berkeley Farthing, BSN RN

    Berkeley Farthing, RN

    Director

  • Ashley Terrell, CNA CMA EOLD

    Educator

    Ashley has been in the nursing field since 2018 as a CNA and CMA. She holds an A.A. in psychology and is pursuing her B.A. Her Passion is end of life due to the loss of both parents and the experience of the COVID-19 virus. Ashley now leads in End of Life Doula training and family caregiving. Her desire is to prepare family for aspects of care when family can longer do everything for themselves. Keeping family members in home as long as possible.

  • Barbara Bratcher, MSN RN CDP RAC-CT

    Instructor

    Barbara has been in nursing since 1991. Working in critical care and as a dementia specialist. She has a degree in physical forensics and a masters prepared in administrative nursing. Barbara has worked in longterm care for many years caring deeply and passionately for the elderly community. She takes a role here as not only instructor but mentor in leadership and guidance. Mother of 2, Grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 4.

  • Susan prado, LVN

    Susan prado, LVN

    Clinical Instructor

    Susan has been a nurse for 52 years. She became a nurse in 1972 right here in Lubbock, Texas. She spent 45 years working in a hospital setting spending 27 years at Covenant Hospital. She worked in rehabilitation for 20 years and spent the last 7 working LTAC. Susan has assisted in the training of nurses and nurse aides over the years. She now works with West Texas Training taking our students into training facilities allowing them to get hands on experience.