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An interprofessional Web-based resource for health professions preceptors
Rosemin Kassam1, Elizabeth McLeod, Mona Kwong
1School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, BC, Canada. rosemin.kassam@ubc.ca
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|November 30, 2012
Summary
Healthcare preceptors found the new "E-tips for Practice Education" (E-tips) online modules highly useful for clinical teaching. These resources enhance confidence and applicability across various healthcare disciplines.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare professional development
- Medical education technology
Background:
- Effective preceptor education is crucial for training healthcare professionals.
- A need exists for accessible, standardized resources for clinical preceptors.
- Multidisciplinary approaches can enhance the quality of practice education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a Web-based educational resource for healthcare preceptors.
- To assess the usefulness and applicability of the developed online modules.
- To provide a shared educational framework for preceptors across diverse healthcare disciplines.
Main Methods:
- Development of 8 online modules, "E-tips for Practice Education" (E-tips), using an open-source platform.
- Focus on topics relevant to multiple healthcare disciplines.
- Cross-sectional survey design to evaluate the resource with 90 preceptors from 10 health disciplines.
Main Results:
- Modules were well-received, with 100% of participants recommending them.
- Over 80% found the modules very to extremely applicable to their roles.
- More than 60% reported increased confidence in their teaching abilities.
Conclusions:
- E-tips are highly applicable and beneficial for preceptor roles in clinical settings.
- The multidisciplinary focus fosters a common language and understanding of clinical teaching.
- This resource supports effective practice education in interprofessional environments.
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