Preceptor Development for Healthcare Workers (Part I)
Course Overview
This course prepares healthcare professionals to become effective clinical preceptors in a variety of healthcare settings. It introduces the core principles of preceptorship, including communication, teaching strategies, feedback, competency development, and professional accountability.
Learners will develop practical skills to guide, assess, and support trainees in real-world clinical environments. The course emphasizes critical thinking, structured learning, and the ability to manage common challenges in precepting.
By the end of this course, participants will have a strong foundation in preceptorship and be prepared to apply these concepts within a structured, institution-supported program.
Course Structure
This course represents Part I: Didactic Foundations of the full Preceptor Development program and is organized into focused units designed to build preceptorship knowledge step-by-step:
Each unit includes readings, presentations, microlearning activities, and knowledge checks or reflection prompts.
How This Course Fits Into the Full Program
Part I provides the foundational knowledge required for preceptorship. To complete the full program, learners must also participate in:
- Part II: Professional Development & Assessment (Institution-Facilitated)
Hands-on application, case-based learning, coaching plan development, and formal evaluation - Part III: Site-Specific Module (Optional)
Customization to institutional policies, documentation tools, and clinical expectations
Completion of Part I alone does not constitute full preceptor training.
Certification and Disclaimer
Learners who complete Part I will receive a certificate of completion for the didactic component.
This course is intended for professional development only. It does not independently confer licensure or guarantee recognition by regulatory bodies. Full recognition, certification, or continuing education credit is determined by the implementing institution upon completion of all required components (including Part II).
For Institutions
Organizations interested in implementing this course can request:
- Access to the full curriculum and educator resources
- Guidance on facilitation and assessment
- Support for customization to local policies and practice settings
To learn more, contact Nurses International to explore implementation options.