Preceptor Recruitment, Orientation, Education and Development
Preceptor Recruitment and Orientation
Recruitment and on-boarding of new sites and/or preceptors includes
Potential new sites/preceptors are identified by our Experiential Education faculty,
recommended to our program by an internal or external third- party, or made known
via sites/preceptors contacting the university and requesting to participate in our
program.
Experiential Education faculty evaluate site/preceptor candidates based on the information
collected via our electronic intake form, phone and/or in- person communications,
and/or recommendations received from third parties.
Experiential Education faculty verify that potential sites and preceptors have met
licensing requirements.
Orientation and training for all new preceptors includes
Discussion of various topics outlined, and materials provided in the Experiential
Education manual
Orientation to the mission, vision, and values of the College of Pharmacy and Department
of Pharmacy Practice
Review of the COP’s commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion
Review of SWOSU’s D. curriculum
Orientation to teaching responsibilities associated with the rotation
Orientation to the global rotation goals and objectives for the EE program, as well
as the specific learning objectives for the type of rotation that the preceptor will
be offering that will direct student activities
Provision and completion of an education module on the Pharmacists Patient Care Process
(PPCP)
Orientation to the electronic rotation management system, including the Preceptor
Evaluation of Student that the preceptors utilize to assess student performance at
the midpoint and conclusion of rotations
Instruction on dealing with student problems and unprofessional student behaviors
Instruction on the processes and tools used to obtain student feedback on sites and
preceptors
Preceptor Education, Development, and Support
Regular Experiential Education faculty visits, to provide and review updated information
as well as address questions/concerns about students or the program
Instruction on use of the Student Evaluation of Preceptor in the rotation management
system to self-assess teaching effectiveness
Annual Preceptor’s Conference
Access to the library resources at SWOSU, including the electronic resources that
can be accessed remotely
Educational resources related to various precepting topics as needed (e.g., suggestions
regarding student orientation to the site/rotation, communication of rotation expectations/activities/assignments)
Supportive environment fostered by Experiential Education faculty continually encouraging
preceptors to contact the OEE with any needs, concerns, or suggestions they may have
