New Preceptor Orientation

New Preceptor Orientation

Preceptor Selection & Support 

  1. Preceptors are expected to have appropriate training/qualifications and tenure in the area in which they are precepting. For direct patient care rotation preceptors, this means a residency and/or clinical advanced degree (or equivalent experience) combined with sufficient experience (e.g.: greater than 1 year) tenure in their practice setting. For other types of rotations (e.g.: Drug Distribution), the specific parameters would be different though adherent to the framework above.

  2. New preceptors are requested to work through and complete the activities listed below prior to the start of their scheduled rotation(s).

  3. The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Office of Experiential Education (OEE) and the Year 1 Institutional LMPS Residency Program offer various precepting workshops during the year which pharmacists are encouraged to attend.

  4. Existing preceptors are regularly encouraged to review the precepting resources available, invited to refresh their skills at preceptor workshops, engage in the learning opportunities presented above, and interact with the Program Coordinator about any perceived needs.

Required Activities for New Preceptors

  1. Complete the six on-line Practice Educator Development Modules Course (OEE-003) available through the UBC OEE Practice Educator Resource Center. These are online, self-paced modules that will provide guidance and training for new and current preceptors. Each module is 30-45 minutes in length and are eligible for CE Accreditation.

  2. Refer to the LMPS Resident Manual and familiarize yourself with the Evaluation and Assessment Policies and Appendix B: Evaluation Rubric. Please review all key resident evaluations prior to any learning activity or direct patient care rotation here

  3. Familiarize yourself with the Canadian Pharmacy Residency Board (CPRB) standards Section 3.1 regarding a resident’s provision of patient care.

  4. Review the CPRB Ranges of Contexts and Activities and Expected Levels of Performance for Residents to gain clarity about the practical application of the CPRB standards to resident learning and development,

  5. Understand the Professionalism Expectations of Residents as outlined in the BC Y1 Residency Program Standards

  6. Ensure you have access to our one45 evaluation system (please connect with our program Administrative Assistant if you need access)

  7. Residency Coordinator to meet with preceptor to review program expectations and educational outcomes and the preceptor orientation checklist and answer any questions

Please do not hesitate the Program Coordinator to discuss any of the above or request further support and guidance.