APhA Advanced Preceptor Training

The goal of the APhA Advanced Preceptor Training Program is to provide a formal curriculum for preceptors at all practice sites who interact with student pharmacists and residents. The online-only training program will provide you with 13 hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. The program requires all learners to experience the same baseline education from Track 1, and then allows you to use the self-assessment to identify your educational needs within the three remaining content tracks.

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Getting Started as a Pharmacy Preceptor

This user-friendly book will be a handy resource for new preceptors, those considering becoming preceptors, and seasoned preceptors in any practice setting. Written in a conversational tone and containing examples and illustrated cases, Getting Started as a Pharmacy Preceptor covers the essential information to become and succeed as a pharmacy preceptor for introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs and APPEs).

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Precepting 101: A Guide For Preceptors

Are you a new preceptor, or a current preceptor who might need a refresher? The APhA-APPM Preceptor Special Interest Group (SIG) has developed “Precepting 101: New Preceptor Guide” to support you. The resource provides guidance on how to get started as a preceptor, develop and lead a rotation, manage multiple learners and challenging learners, develop yourself as a preceptor, and more!

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Mental Health Primer for Preceptors: Tips for Supporting Learners With Mental Health Challenges

Pharmacy preceptors have the responsibility to create a safe and supportive space for all learners, including those who may be experiencing mental health challenges.The APhA–APPM Preceptor Special Interest Group (SIG) has developed “Mental Health Primer for Preceptors: Tips for Supporting Learners With Mental Health Challenges” to support you. The resource outlines potential signs and symptoms of mental health challenges; how to create a supportive environment, and communicate with and support learners; and relevant resources and case scenarios for implementing these strategies.

APhA–APPM Preceptor SIG: A Syllabus Guide for Pharmacist Preceptors

This guide was designed to assist pharmacist preceptors in crafting a syllabus for Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. It provides content to consider incorporating in your syllabus to ensure the document is a comprehensive roadmap for learners. This document provides resources for preceptors who may be developing a rotation for the first time, or seasons preceptors who may be reviewing and revising a current syllabus.

Layered learning for pharmacy preceptors

The layered learning practice model (LLPM) is a hierarchical teaching approach that incorporates at least two learners who are in different stages of their pharmacy education, training, or career. Learning models that incorporate similar concepts include near-peer teaching, peer teaching, and student teaching assistants. Ultimately, the goal of layered learning is to utilize existing resources to promote the effective and efficient use of pharmacy learners’ skills and knowledge. In this way, learners in various stages can informally train current and future pharmacists and provide insight into the next steps of their professional careers.