When should I use each preceptor role?

 

You know the challenge: You don't want to give a resident too much responsibility too soon but you don't want to delay giving responsibility any longer than necessary. How do you know?

 

Orientation to the residency and to each learning experience gives you and the resident an opportunity to exchange information about the resident's level of skill and confidence. Information you gather about your resident as part of developing the customized plan also contributes. The number and type of questions the resident asks when you are in the modeling role may indicate if he/she needs more direct instruction or is ready for coaching. If you have to give lots of correction or direction in the coaching role you may need to model again. On the other hand, if all goes well, move to facilitating.

 

In the following questions, a resident's learning needs are described. Select the preceptor role that would best meet the learning needs.

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During orientation at the beginning of a learning experience, you are impressed by the level of knowledge of your new resident. In addition, he describes successful previous experience in the responsibilities associated with this learning experience and expresses confidence in his ability to take responsibility. What preceptor role would probably be most appropriate to try with this resident?
 
 
 
 

 

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It is the beginning of a learning experience and your new resident displays a lack of confidence, as well as a lack of experience and knowledge in your area. What preceptor role should you begin with in working with this resident?
 
 
 
 

 

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It is around the middle of a learning experience and, as you coach your resident, you see that you no longer need to give instructions or corrections. What preceptor role is your resident ready for?
 
 
 
 

 

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It is around the midpoint of a learning experience and you have been using the facilitating preceptor role with your resident. You begin to get feedback from other members of the healthcare team that the resident is making numerous errors. What preceptor role would probably be best for you switch to?
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 


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