Program Schedule:
Registration/Introductions/Objectives
Topic: The Preceptors Role
Introduction Activity: Horse and Rider Puzzle
Powerpoint Slides:
o Joint Commission Recommendations
o Competency vs. Competency
o 5 Roles of the Preceptor
Activity: Five Roles of the Preceptor
o Divide into five groups. Large papers around the room list the five roles
of the Preceptor. Participants have two minutes at each station to
write examples of how the Preceptor fulfills each of those roles. After
all groups have attended all stations, class reconvenes to review and
discuss the examples listed for each role.
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References:
Baltimore, J. (2004). The hospital clinical preceptor: essential preparation for success. Journal for
Continuing Education in Nursing, 35(3), 133-140.
Daley, B. (1999). Novice to expert: an exploration of how professionals learn. Adult Education Quarterly,
49(4), 133-147. doi: 10.1177/074171369904900401