Nutrition

Preceptor Resources

Preceptor Resources including handbook, forms, rotations schedules, and checklists

Preceptor Training

Please watch parts 1, 2, & 3 (a, b, c or d, depending on your facility type)

• Dietetic Internship Overview - Part 1 (5 minutes)
• Interns and Preceptor Responsibilities – Part 2 (16 minutes)
• Community Preceptor Training – Part 3a (11 minutes)
• Foodservice Management Preceptor Training - Part 3b (13 minutes)
• Clinical I (inpatient) Preceptor Training - Part 3c (13 minutes)
• Clinical II (outpatient) Preceptor Training – Part 3d (13 minutes)
• Please complete the short survey indicating you acknowledge and understand the expectations.

CDR’s Preceptor Training Program

The Commission on Dietetic Registration has an 8 CPEU Preceptor Training Program available free of charge. To locate this training, visit the CDR online training campus.

Resources can be found at Eatrightpro.org

Tips for a First-Time Preceptor Article from Today’s Dietitian

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources

• ACEND
• WCU
• Project Implicit (Harvard Implicit Bias Training)

NDEP Resources and Webinars

Consider Joining Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP).

General Orientation Checklist for Preceptors

Guide to Being an Effective Preceptor Part 1
Preceptors can earn 1 CPEU by viewing the NDEP webinar from 2017 titled, "Guide to Being an Effective Preceptor." The webinars main objectives are to: differentiate effective versus ineffective preceptors, identify characteristics of effective preceptors, demonstrate how to be an effective preceptor and mentor.

1. View "Guide to Being an Effective Preceptor" webinar.
   Note: To view the webinar, you may be prompted to download Cisco's WebEx Player application. This webinar cannot be played on mobile devices.
2. Download the CPEU certificate*

Guide to Being an Effective Preceptor Part 2

Preceptors can earn 1 CPEU by viewing the Part 2 of the NDEP webinar from 2020 titled, "Guide to Being an Effective Preceptor Part 2." The webinars main objectives are to: recognize important aspects of orienting new interns, distinguish characteristics of interns in relation to helping them succeed, demonstrate effective oral feedback provision for interns, select appropriate intern evaluation tools, and identify strategies to overcome challenges in different rotations.  Presented by WCU’s Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Dr. Sandy Sarcona, and Becky Wojcik, MS, RDN, LDN. 

1. View "Guide to Being an Effective Preceptor Part 2" webinar.
   Note: To view the webinar, you may be prompted to download Cisco's WebEx Player application. This webinar cannot be played on mobile devices.
2. Download the CPEU certificate*

*This program is approved for RDs, RDNs, DTRs and NDTRs under Activity Type 175 in accordance with CDR guidelines. RDs and RDNs may claim up to 15 CPEUs under this CPE Activity Type in a recertification cycle; DTRs and NDTRs may claim up to 10 CPEUs.

CPEUs for Precepting

As of June 1, 2017, preceptors may record a total of 15 CPEUs per 5-year cycle for precepting and/or leadership on your Activity Log. For more information and to obtain the necessary forms, visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration.