Preceptors
The Preceptor
Special Interest Group (SIG) is a professional network of pharmacists who precept students and
residents have the opportunity to communicate and get feedback on precepting strategies, precepting
challenges and solutions, and opportunities for preceptor growth and development. This community also
serves as a conduit for APhA to a) identify practice-based teaching models that support the advancement
of patient-care services and b) address training and development needs of preceptor pharmacists in order
to continually improve the quality of experiential teaching within the profession of pharmacy.
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.
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).
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!
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.
Access the
Mental Health Primer
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.
A Syllabus Guide for
Pharmacist Preceptors
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.
Layered learning
for pharmacy
preceptors