Preceptors

The Standards for the Accreditation of Entry-Level Athletic Training Education Programs clearly delineate the requirements for a health care professional to serve as a Preceptor (formerly referred to as an Approved Clinical Instructor or Clinical Instructor).  Section E under Personnel describes both the qualifications and responsibilities for preceptors as follows:

Preceptor Qualifications:

• Be credentialed by the state in a health care profession
• Not be currently enrolled in the professional athletic training education program at the institution
• Receive planned and ongoing education from the program designed to promote a constructive learning environment

Preceptor Responsibilities:

• Supervise students during clinical education
• Provide instruction and assessment of the current knowledge, skills, and clinical abilities designated by the Commission
• Provide instruction and opportunities for the student to develop clinical integration proficiencies, communication skills and clinical decision-making during actual patient/client care
• Provide assessment of athletic training students’ clinical integration proficiencies, communication skills and clinical decision-making during actual patient/client care;
• Facilitate the clinical integration of skills, knowledge, and evidence regarding the practice of athletic training
• Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with the program's policies and procedures

Program specific policies are available in the Preceptor Handbook. Should you have questions regarding this information please contact the Clinical Coordinator.

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