Preceptor eLearning Course
Course Content
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Module 1 – The Role of the Preceptor
Are you wondering what is expected of you when supervising a student during a clinical rotation? Are you wondering what is your role as a preceptor?
- Introduction
- Understand the role of a preceptor
- Be prepared as a preceptor
- Plan an effective orientation
- Set clear and relevant goals
- Create an effective learning relationship
- Build foundational communication skills
- Exercise 2 – A preceptor’s checklist
- Exercise 3 – Final thoughts
- References – Module 1
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Module 2 – Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
What makes an effective teacher? What are learning styles? What strategies can you use to teach students effectively?
- Introduction
- Identify characteristics of learners
- Identify characteristics of effective teachers
- Identify and accommodate various learning styles
- Understand intergenerational issues for learners and instructors
- Identify and apply effective teaching strategies
- Exercise 2 – Hashtag search
- Exercise 3 – Final Thoughts
- References – Module 2
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Module 3 – Feedback and Evaluation
Why is feedback important in a clinical placement? What is a formal evaluation? How can you give effective feedback to students?
- Introduction
- Understand the differences between evaluation and feedback
- Understand the function of feedback in the learning environment
- Build a conducive relationship
- Understand formal feedback or evaluations
- Create and deliver effective feedback
- Understand timing, pacing, structure, and frequency of effective feedback
- Understand barriers to effective feedback and how to overcome them
- Exercise 2 – Final Thoughts
- References – Module 3
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Module 4 – Supporting Students’ Learning Needs
Are your students facing learning challenges? What strategies may be helpful to assist students?
- Introduction
- Discover the types of learning needs that students face
- Identify students who may be facing learning challenges
- Gain an understanding of the factors that may precipitate a challenging learning situation
- Identify appropriate strategies for challenging learning situations
- Plan next steps when interventions have failed
- Exercise 1 – Both Sides of the Story
- Exercise 2 – Fill in the blank 9 questions
- Exercise 3 – Final Thoughts
- References – Module 4
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Module 5 – Fostering Interprofessional Learning
What is interprofessional education? What competencies are involved in interprofessional, collaborative practice? How can you create interprofessional learning experiences for your students?
- Introduction
- Understand the differences between IPE and IPCP
- Understand the benefits of IPCP
- Identify and apply the competencies of collaborative practice
- Identify and create opportunities for your students to engage in IPE
- Getting Started: Setting up an IPE Experience for Students
- Guiding Interprofessional Learning
- Evaluating Interprofessional Competencies
- Closing Video
- Exercise 1 – Unscramble the letters and fill-in-the-blanks 1 question
- Exercise 2 – True/False 8 questions
- Exercise 3 – Final Thoughts
- References – Module 5
- Video – A Student’s Perspective
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Module 6 - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
We all have unconscious bias and stereotypes – are you able to reflect on your own unconscious bias, how it can impact others, and make a commitment to change? Do you feel comfortable having open conversations with students about race, ethnicity, power, and privilege? Do you know how to respond if a student experiences discrimination while on practicum?