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Health-system pharmacist preceptor development and educational needs for accessible resources.
Cher Y Enderby1, Sondra Davis2, Carrie A Sincak3
1Department of Pharmacy, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224, United States.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
|July 31, 2021
Summary
Pharmacists want more training. On-demand webinars and weekly email tips are preferred for preceptor development and enhancing pharmacy education for students.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy education
- Preceptor development
Background:
- Skilled preceptors are essential for developing student and resident pharmacists.
- Continuous education and growth opportunities for preceptors are vital for the pharmacy profession.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify preceptor development topics of interest.
- To determine preferred platforms for delivering preceptor education.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Section Advisory Group on Pharmacy Practice Experience Precepting.
- The survey identified preceptor needs, professional development interests, required tools, and preferred delivery methods.
- Two hundred seventy-two pharmacists completed the 30-question survey.
Main Results:
- On-demand webinars were the preferred education delivery method.
- A 'preceptor tip of the week' email was the most favored online resource.
- 81% of respondents favored a self-assessment survey for identifying developmental areas.
Conclusions:
- Preceptor development materials are highly sought after, particularly via live or on-demand webinars and virtual formats.
- Resources should be accessible through multiple channels to reach all preceptors effectively.
- This needs assessment highlights a demand for accessible, virtual preceptor training resources.
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