Both Sides of the Story
Student’s perception: I had no idea that you find cell phones rude and intrusive.
Student’s situation: My mother is in the hospital and I check in with her several times throughout the day.
Student’s perception: I didn’t realize that you want me to be at meetings 5 minutes before they start.
Student’s situation: I have to drop my children off at two different daycares before I get here.
Student’s perception: I did not know that I was needed for something.
Student’s situation: I’m Muslim, and I have to pray several times daily.
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?
This module will assist you to:
1. Understand the role of a preceptor
2. Be prepared as a preceptor – Before the student arrives
3. Plan an effective orientation
4. Set clear and relevant goals
5. Create an effective learning relationship
6. Build foundational communication skills
Test Steps
Step 1
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Step 2
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Watch the video above as Cyndi Hall from Dalhousie University’s School of Social Work gives some of her thoughts on what it means to be a preceptor in the health professions.
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Statement: ‘I really hate Tuesday mornings. This whole thing just feels like such a waste of time.’
Response: ‘So my sense is that you’re not happy with how things have been going at the team meetings. What specifically has been bothering you?’
Orientation
Orienting a student to a new placement involves both practical and relational tasks. Many students in the research conducted for this project identified how helpful a thorough orientation to the placement setting was, in terms of making them feel more comfortable in their new environment, and easing the transition into a new experience. [1] One common way of ensuring that none of the key areas are missed is to create a checklist before the student arrives.