Preceptor Essentials
Hours: 1.00
The role of a preceptor is vital to an organization’s ability to efficiently and effectively onboard an individual to a new department or work unit. This course is designed to include principles and practices for precepting new employees across healthcare settings. It introduces the learner to the fundamentals of the preceptor role and provides best practices for being an effective preceptor. Preceptors exhibit professionalism and best practices in their work units. Being a preceptor requires skill, talent, and preparation to yield the best outcomes.
The role of a preceptor is vital to an organization’s ability to efficiently and effectively onboard an individual to a new department or work unit. This course is designed to include principles and practices for precepting new employees across healthcare settings. It introduces the learner to the fundamentals of the preceptor role and provides best practices for being an effective preceptor. Preceptors exhibit professionalism and best practices in their work units. Being a preceptor requires skill, talent, and preparation to yield the best outcomes.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Recognition Program
Relias LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Relias LLC designates this activity for 1.00 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the
Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
This course is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy and offered to PTs and PTAs for 1.0000 contact hours.
Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy Licensing
The Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy accepts courses approved by another state or jurisdiction’s physical therapy board. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Council on Optometric Practitioner Education
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer co-sponsored COPE CE credit by the Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE). COPE is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
COPE Course ID number: 75767-PM
COPE Activity ID number: 123025
Tennessee Department of Health: Emergency Medical Services
Tennessee Department of Health: Emergency Medical Services (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
Kentucky Board Of Emergency Medical Services
Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education
This CE activity is accredited for 1.00 Advanced CEH by Relias LLC, an organization accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE).
Privacy Statement
I understand that Relias LLC, as a requirement of CAPCE accreditation, will submit a record of my course completions to the CAPCE AMS. I further understand that my course completion records may be accessed by or shared with such regulators as state EMS offices, training officers, and NREMT on a password-protected need-to-know basis. In addition, I understand that I may review my record of CAPCE-accredited course completions by contacting CAPCE.
Commission on Dietetic Registration
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This course is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Texas Physical Therapy Association
This activity is provided by The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #1902008TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.
This course is not approved as meeting the ethics and professional requirements for Texas physical therapists or physical therapist assistants.
The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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ACPE Universal Activity Number: JA4008266-0000-22-005-H04-P
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Florida Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Commission for Case Manager Certification
This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide 1.0000 hours of Ethics continuing education credit to CCM® board certified case managers.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
This activity is approved for credit by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) until 4/1/2023.
Approved by the ASRT for Category A continuing education credit
This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ASRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a self-learning activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Medical Radiation Technologists
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Medical Radiation Technologists (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Radiation technologists will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Association for Respiratory Care
This program has been approved as non-traditional Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063.
Approval #: 187067000
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Florida Board of Respiratory Care (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Clinical Laboratory Personnel will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Relias LLC is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program.
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Recognize the importance of interpersonal and communication skills for the preceptor role.
Identify the leadership principles and styles of leadership for the preceptor role.
Define self-care and resilience for the preceptor role.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Preceptor Role
Overview
Selection for and Benefits of Being a Preceptor
Characteristics of the Preceptor Role
Accountability
Socialization
Preceptor/Learner Relationship
Review
Summary
Section 3: Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Respect
Scenario
On-Task
Attitude
Responsibility
Communication Skills
Uncivil Communication
Conflict Management
Interpersonal Strategies
Special Topics for Considerations
Key Phrases
Review
Summary
Section 4: Preceptor Leadership Principles
Components of Learning and Sharing Knowledge
Motivating Learners
Encouragement and Developing Learners
Leadership Styles
Review
Summary
Section 5: Resilience and Self-Care
Resilience
Self-Care
Four Domains of Wellness
Integrating Self-Care
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Felicia has been a Registered Nurse for over 35 years and has served in various nursing leadership roles, including administrative. She is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in Healthcare, and has served as an examiner for the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence. She has assisted healthcare organizations with designing onboarding and preceptor programs. She holds a Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law from Loyola Chicago School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from South University. Felicia has served as chairperson for ASHRM (American Society for Healthcare Risk Managers) Education Strategy Committee, and ASHRM’s Education Development Task Force. Disclosure: Felicia Sadler, MJ BSN RN CPHQ has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Instructor: Scott McConnell, BSN, RN, MICN, PHRN, CEN, NRP, EMS-I
Mr. McConnell is a Clinical Solutions Partner at Relias, the subject matter expert in our Emergency Department Education, and our CE Direct offering and the founder of Distance CME our EMS Education offering. Mr. McConnell has an extensive background in Emergency Medical Services 30 years, Emergency Nursing 14 years, and Critical Care Transport 5 years, and experience in curriculum development and presentation. He holds a Bachelor of Nursing, a National Registry Paramedic certification, Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse and Medical Intensive Care Nurse Credentials in PA and NJ. He also holds specialty certifications in Certified Emergency Nursing and is an EMS Instructor. Disclosure: Scott McConnell, BSN, RN, MICN, PHRN, CEN, NRP, EMS-I has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Staff Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA
Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments. Disclosure: Kimberly Workman, MA discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
The target audience for this course is: Clinical Laboratory Personnel; Dental Professionals; Dietitians; Emergency Medical Personnel; Nurses; Pharmacists; Physical Therapists; Radiologic Technologists; Respiratory Therapists; Surgical Technologists; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
Relias has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Support by completing the web form (https://www.relias.com/help) or by using the chat functionality.
All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
