Course Objectives

With the completion of this training manual the preceptor will be able to:

1. Articulate the responsibilities of the clinical preceptors.
2. Describe the unique characteristics of the FSMFN students.
3. Articulate the progression of the curriculum.
4. Describe the major support person for the clinical preceptor from the FSMFN faculty.
5. Explain the various tools used to evaluate students in clinical.
6. Explain the four developmental stages of learning.
7. Describe a strategy to facilitate clinical teaching during a busy day in the office that allows good flow of patients.

rev. 2/23/04

Site Map / Course Outline

• Introduction (Home)
• Course Objectives
• Checklist

Part 1: The FSMFN in a Nutshell

1. The FSMFN Student
2. How the Program Works
3. Overview of Student Progression and Preceptor Responsibilities
4. Role of the Clinical Preceptor
5. Preceptor Support

Part 2: Nuts and Bolts 101-Facts, Rules and Other Structures

1. The Basics
   1. Time and Schedules
   2. Pre-clinical Meeting
   3. Schedule and Assignments
   4. Length of Clinical Experience
   5. Doing the Numbers: Clinical Experience Requirements
2. Guidelines
   1. Working During Clinical
   2. Clinical Supervision Requirements
   3. Advanced Practice Skills
   4. When The Student Has Multiple Sites
   5. Adverse Events and Risk Management
   6. Academics and Student Deadlines
3. Ongoing Responsibilities
   1. RCC Contact and Site Visiting
   2. Required Paperwork for Preceptors
   3. The Daily Post Clinical Conference
   4. SOAP Documentation
   5. Problems Along the Path

Part 3: Success at the Finish Line

1. Declaration of Safety (DOS)
2. Honorarium
3. Feedback to the FSMFN

Part 4: Nuts and Bolts 202 - Clinical Learning

1. What We Teach: Content and Context
2. Concepts From Adult Learning Studies
3. Developmental Learning
4. Developmental Stages of Precepting

Part 5: Tips and Strategies for Success

1. Strategies for Busy Clinic Days
2. Including Your Patients
3. Communication Strategies
4. Assessing Progress and Giving Feedback

Part 6: Post-Test

• Web Form
• Print & Mail Form

Appendices

1. FSMFN Curriculum
2. Link to ACNM Core Competencies
3. Link to NONPF Domains and Compentencies

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