A Comprehensive Approach to Preceptor Development

作者：Vos Susan S^*; Trewet CoraLynn B

来源：American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 2012, 76(3): 47.

DOI：10.5688/ajpe76347

• preceptor
• experiential education
• advanced pharmacy practice experience
• continuing professional development

Objective. To assess the impact of a comprehensive preceptor development program. %26lt;br%26gt;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. %26lt;br%26gt;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. %26lt;br%26gt;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.

• 出版日期2012