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. 2012 Apr 10;76(3):47.
doi: 10.5688/ajpe76347.

A comprehensive approach to preceptor development

Susan S Vos  1 , CoraLynn B Trewet
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A comprehensive approach to preceptor development

Susan S Vos et al. Am J Pharm Educ. .

Abstract

Objective: To assess the impact of a comprehensive preceptor development program.

Design: A comprehensive preceptor development program was designed that included live and recorded online programming, a preceptor manual, a preceptor newsletter, live events (local and regional), and one-on-one practice site visits.

Assessment: Over 5,000 evaluations (1,900 pre-implementation and 3,160 post-implementation) of preceptor performance were completed by students. Students rated preceptors higher in items related to providing helpful midpoint and final evaluations after program implementation. Over 1,000 Web-based preceptor development activities were completed by preceptors from 2007 to 2011. Preceptors felt activities enhanced their current knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values, and more than 90% felt the core development activities would improve their current practice.

Conclusion: A comprehensive approach to preceptor development that offered a variety of development and training opportunities received positive evaluations from preceptors and resulted in improved student evaluations of preceptors. A comprehensive development program should be made available to preceptors to foster their continuing professional development.

Keywords: advanced pharmacy practice experience; continuing professional development; experiential education; preceptor.

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The constellation of preceptor development and training programs at the University of Iowa.
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The layout of the professional practice experiences at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy.
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Comparison of overall student evaluations scores pre-implementation and post-implementation of a comprehensive preceptor development program.
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