UBC Dietetics Major Preceptor Orientation Wednesday January 6, :45-1:30pm Call into the UBC teleconference line: From the Vancouver area, call From outside Vancouver, call toll-free After calling the number, enter the password, #

Session Overview What is a preceptor? UBC Dietetics Internship Structure UBC Dietetics Program Website Preparing for and facilitating a placement Q&A

Teacher?Mentor?Coach? What is a Preceptor?

“An expert or a specialist who gives practical experience and training to a student” Dictionary.com

A Preceptor: Plans placement-specific schedule and learning activities to achieve the requirements of the internship modules Facilitates intern learning in the practice setting Evaluates interns performance throughout placement and provides appropriate feedback Informs core site internship coordinator of intern progress

What makes a successful preceptor?

UBC Dietetics Internship Structure 39 Weeks Orientation (1 week) Nutrition Care (22 weeks divided into three modules: I, II, III) Management (8 weeks) Population and Public Health (4 weeks) Electives (2 weeks) Research (2 weeks) Education (built into internship year)

Index of Dietetics Internship Documents If you are not already familiar with the structure of the UBC Dietetics Program, review the UBC Program/Internship Overview documentsUBC Program/Internship Overview documents Find the UBC Dietetics Internship modules and forms for the module(s) applicable to your placementUBC Dietetics Internship modules and forms UBC Policies and Procedures – review as needed Other preceptor specific documents – education and resources

Preceptor Orientation Preceptor Orientation Checklist - self-guided orientationPreceptor Orientation Checklist  Can help you to refresh when preparing for your intern's placement Audio-recorded orientation presentations posted here

Preceptor Resources Videos created by the UBC Dietetics Program 1.Practice Perspectives: What makes a successful preceptor?Practice Perspectives: What makes a successful preceptor? 2.Setting the Stage for Success (video and handout)Setting the Stage for Success 3.Using Questions as a Teaching StrategyUsing Questions as a Teaching Strategy 4.Additional Tips for PreceptorsAdditional Tips for Preceptors

Also on the UBC Dietetics Major website… Preceptor Education Events  Information about upcoming events  Video recordings of sessions from past events General UBC Dietetics Program updates Join the preceptor interest group listserv Find out how to become a UBC Clinical Instructor

Other website content of interest Year 5 Interns Tab Website content created by students in preparation for internship Topics include: Critical Thinking Nutrition Counselling Charting Prioritizing a Caseload Enteral Nutrition

Preparing for a Placement Find the UBC Dietetics Internship modules and forms for the module(s) applicable to your placement – this is your (and your intern’s) guide to the placementUBC Dietetics Internship modules and forms Plan ahead in your schedule – try to minimize non-essential meetings and activities to allow time to discuss and debrief with intern Provide your intern with any resources or tools that would be helpful to review ahead of time

Once you intern arrives Review module form together Focus on “Intern Placement Planning and Learning Activities Checklist” Identify activities to be completed  Within the first 3 days of placement  Throughout placement  2-3 days prior to end of placement (and preceptor evaluation checklist)

Establish a plan for a successful placement Discuss placement setting hours of work, routines, dress code, appropriateness of electronic device use, methods of communication, etc. Discuss schedule/plan to ensure required learning activities can be achieved including any deferred from past placement(s) Discuss and finalize intern goals for the placement

Orient your intern to the placement area Tour relevant areas Review job description and any other documents that clarify preceptor’s role or schedule Review any additional resources or tools specific to placement setting

Throughout placement Module-specific learning activities - provide opportunities to demonstrate performance indicators outlined in the Performance Evaluation section of the module form When designing the placement experience:  Performance Indicators are the “what”  Learning Activities are the “how”

Some other food for thought Be clear about expectations from the beginning – refer to the Module Expectations in the Introduction section of the module Observation goes both ways – they can learn from observing you, and you can help guide them by providing feedback based on observation Provide regular feedback Interns are there to learn from you – your knowledge and experience can’t be learned from a textbook!

Want more preceptor development opportunities? Attend sessions offered by the UBC Dietetics Program:  FEED teleconferences (next session March 9, 2016)  Annual preceptor education and networking event (Sept 29, 2016) Identify interprofessional preceptor workshops and resources offered in your organization Subscribe to Centre for Health Education Scholarship (CHES) newsletters – great resources and workshopsCentre for Health Education Scholarship

Other resources Browse the excellent preceptor education modules from the University of Western Ontario (requires creation of a user ID and password) and UBC E-tips (login not required)University of Western OntarioUBC E-tips  Topics include Giving and receiving feedback Fostering clinical reasoning Dealing with conflict

Who to contact?Can help you with: UBC Dietetics Practice Educator Kara Vogt Questions about the internship Ideas/suggestions for the program in general Ideas/suggestions for preceptor or intern supports Consultation on teaching and learning: Strategies to support a struggling intern Advice on intern teaching strategies Resources for preceptors *Can also encourage your intern to contact me directly for learning support and/or resources Your core site internship coordinator (CSIC) Intern scheduling questions/issues Intern performance issues (e.g. concern an intern will not pass) Local preceptor resources Also consider: networking with other preceptors (dietitians and interprofessional colleagues)

Questions?