1. Susan Helm March 8 &9 , 2018 NDEP Western Region Spring Meeting
NDEP 2017 Preceptor Survey
Susan Helm
March 8 &9 , 2018
NDEP Western Region Spring Meeting

2. Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Identify existing barriers of precepting
Develop an algorithm for preceptors so they may easily find information to evaluate interns
Plan a course of action for effective communication with preceptors
May require more than one slide

3. 60% of preceptors who responded are

4. Only 12% preceptors are members of

5. Majority of Preceptors are RD / RDNs
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Majority of Preceptors are RD / RDNs
Preceptors make a difference in the lives of students who are learning to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists or Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians, Registered by acting as a mentor and training the dietetic professionals of the future.
As of June 1, 2017, preceptors may record a total of 15 CPEUs per 5-year cycle for precepting and/or leadership on your Activity Log. For more information and to obtain the necessary forms, visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
The Commission on Dietetic Registration has an 8 CPEU Preceptor Training Program available free of charge. To locate this training, visit the CDR online training campus.
April was named National Preceptor Month in an effort to raise awareness of not only the need for preceptors but also to recognize and thank the practitioners who help create the next generation of professionals by teaching students in their workplace. Without preceptors, our profession and our Academy would not exist.
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6. Program Types they are Precepting for:
Coordinated Program
Didactic Program
Dietetic Internship
Dietetic Technician Registered

7. Aware of CEUs for Precepting

8. Completed Preceptor Training

9. What preceptor resources and/or training would you like to see NDEP offer?

10. Preceptors Responded Preceptor-Focused Program Specific
Continuing Education

11. Preceptor Focused Issues
Increased Communication and awareness
How to be an effective preceptor
Evaluation and feedback of students
Intern-related expectations, interactions

12. Program Specific Issues
How to meet intern competencies
Creating useful projects for interns not busy work
Rotation Assignments
Contact with Program Faculty to resolve intern issues

13. Continuing Education Many MNT related topics Time management
Providing constructive feedback

14. CDR preceptor training course
Preparing for your role as a preceptor
Planning for student learning
Facilitating student learning
Assessing student learning
Communicating effectively
Managing your time
Keeping current
CDR preceptor training course
8 CPEUs

15. CDR preceptor training course
Can be completed
On your own time
In short intervals
Over any time period
CDR preceptor training course
8 CPEUs

16. This is what we have to offer
(thus far):
Preceptor Pulse column wsletterarchive/
More resources on the home page:

17. Strategies / Discussion

18. We want your input on…..
What do you consider are the top 2 barriers to precepting?
How can we encourage increased participation of preceptors in NDEP?
What resources would you like to see NDEP develop to assist preceptors and educators/program directors?
Other comments you would like to share with the Preceptor Committee

19. Thank you!
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