COURSE OVERVIEW
The Preceptor 101 Program is designed to help you make the transition from staff/team member to preceptor. Training students and new CST's is important for continuing the growth of knowledge and increasing the ensuring a high level of care for patients.
Learning to be a preceptor requires that you acquire and integrate new knowledge, attitudes, and skills. This program utilizes a variety of adult teaching strategies and active learning experiences to assist in your development as a preceptor.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Define the terms preceptor, orientee, and orientation.
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Describe the responsibilities of the preceptor.
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Describe the role of the preceptor.
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Identify the benefits of preceptorship to the organization.
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Describe the educational process, principles of adult learning.
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Explain the “One-Minute Preceptor” method of precepting.
Course "Textbooks"
We will not be using a "textbook" for this course. Weill be utilizing critical thinking, experience, social media tools, and other web-based resources.
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Please follow the directions below, before you get started.
Social Media Sites
For this course, you will need to create a Facebook Account. If you already have one, you will need to join the NIC - Surgical Technology Preceptors group. This is a closed group, so you will need to request permission to join.
NIC - Surgical Technology Preceptors Group
You will also need to create a blog for this course. In this blog, you will collect assignments, reflect on surgical practice, and showcase your work.
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You can use any blog site that you want, but I recommend the following:
Blogging Sites
You will also need to contribute to the Preceptor 101_SurgTech Pintrest board. See the link below.