2.  The class consists of watching modules  Most importantly, you will gain skills to provide the optimum precepting experience. Pay it forward  Preceptor Handbook

3.  What It is  A strategy for clinical education  Individualized  Links classroom knowledge to real patient problems  Role modeling to assist in development of standards of practice  Being an effective teacher while maintaining a clinical workload

4.  What it is NOT  Someone to do your work  An opportunity to show off all that you know  An opportunity to judge others  About you  Easy

5. Many factors have been identified as influencing a supportive environment for transition. However, of primary importance is the level of support provided within the preceptor relationships, which were established as a core component of the transition program. Henderson et al., 2006 Very Important

6.  Preceptors are role models whom others strive to emulate. They have patience, enthusiasm, knowledge, a sense of humor, and respect their peers. They are competent, and have a willingness to learn. They are advocates, teachers, and confidants, nonthreatening, nonjudgmental, and cognizant of personal weaknesses. Baltimore, 2004

7. Old Chinese Proverb  Desire to be a Leader  Desire to be an Educator  Desire to be a Nurturer  Desire to make a difference If you give a man a fish when he is hungry you feed him for a day, but if you teach him to fish you feed him for a lifetime

8. Roles and Responsibilities Principles of Teaching Adult Learners and Learning styles Critical Thinking Communication, Coaching and giving Feedback Strategies for Evaluating Others The Preceptor Class

9.  Recognize the roles and responsibilities of the preceptor  Verbalize the different learning styles and various teaching strategies  Role model the components of critical thinking  Apply effective feedback and evaluation