Program Overview

Preceptor or Educator Development Program

The MUSC Office of Continuing Medical Education has identified two free activities to help clinicians develop as clinical preceptors of learners at several levels.

Program Overview

These resources are free, but registration is required to participate. The programs are designed to support the development of clinical preceptors and are offered by reputable institutions.

Program Details

• Preceptor Orientation and Education, hosted by South Carolina Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
  • This series of modules takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete
  • Topics include:
    • Preceptor Roles and Responsibilities
    • Adult Learning summary
    • Evidence-Based Practice
    • Time Management (in the office)
    • Communication and Feedback
    • Interprofessional Practice
  • Additional resources are available, both online and in print
• Interprofessional Preceptor Training, hosted by the University of Washington
  • This series of modules takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours to complete
  • Topics are broken into three main modules and include:
    • Preparing for a Successful Learning Experience
    • Tools for Learning in the Clinic
    • Feedback and Evaluation for the Clinical Preceptor
  • Additional resources are available, both online and in print

Program Note

While these two courses contain similar content, they are not identical. A developing preceptor may find it beneficial to complete one of the courses now and use the other as a refresher at a later date.