Preceptor Information

Preceptor role before the rotation begins

• Become familiar with Competency Based Education and the Future Education Model. Free training webinars are available. (See below).
• Complete the 3-minute preceptor survey to match areas of practice, number of days you can precept, hours of the day and prioritize your training needs.

Preceptor role during supervised experiential learning (SEL)

The MS Clinical Nutrition Graduate Program (FEM/GP) 1.5 years long and students will be in clinical SEL during the summer semester and in community and food service management SEL in the fall semester.

We have also provided some examples of what to cover prior to and on the first day of orientation with a student: Student Orientation Checklist

You, as the preceptor, are asked to:

• Provide the supervised experiential learning opportunities for the student.
• Allow the student to shadow and observe you; then—
• Supervise the student as they perform as much of your duties as possible.
• Co-sign the student’s notes and recommendations; and
• Also, we require that the student complete a weekly “log” that proves the number of hours, conditions and populations encountered by the student that week.
• Complete various evaluation forms on the student’s work and professional behavior. We will use Trajecsys, an online evaluation platform, and provide you with training and access. If desired, preceptors are encouraged to contact the student’s assigned SEL faculty to provide feedback on the student’s progress via email or phone.

Training Resources

1. Get to know the FEM program at UCM
2. CBE training from ACEND
3. Earn CPEUs as a preceptor

Did you know that precepting leads to earning 15 CPEUs per 5 year reporting period. For those that have been in the trenches a refresher course- Part 1 and Part 2 from NDEP (earn 2 free CPEUs) on how to continue to be an awesome preceptor. For those that are new to precepting try the course provided by ACEND (earn 8 free CPEUs). The Nutrition Program at UCM is proud to offer a Preceptor Scholarship that provides tuition for one course (3 credits) offered in the FEM-MS Clinical Nutrition curriculum (earn 15 free CPEU/credit hour).

Documentation

For accreditation purposes, we are required to keep the following information on file:

• Preceptor resumé or CV: We will contact you for your resumé or CV if we do not already have one on file.
• Affiliation agreement: Before the student can start their rotation at your facility, we must have an affiliation agreement in place.  We will contact your facility after students have been accepted in our program to begin this process if we do not currently have an active affiliation agreement. 

Competencies

UCM faculty are responsible for developing the curriculum to ensure each student meets the FEM 2022 Competencies and Performance Indicators. However, the required projects and assignments can be individualized to best meet the needs of your student and your facility and meet ACEND ®  competencies.