Dietetics Supervised Program (SP)

Requirements for Preceptors 

Thank you for your willingness to serve as preceptors to the UHM dietetic interns. This webpage contains key information related to your role as a preceptor. Preceptors are also eligible for free continuing education opportunities!

• The Preceptor must be a full-time employee at the selected facility. The primary Preceptor may be a part-time employee if a qualified secondary preceptor is available to supervise the student when the primary Preceptor is not available.
• Each Preceptor must submit a resume or curricula vitae. He/she must have appropriate credentials and work experience to mentor the student in the specified rotation.
  
  

Preceptor Responsibilities

• Preceptors need to read all application materials provided for the student. They must have adequate time to supervise, mentor and evaluate the student.
• The Preceptor must assure that the student will be able to accomplish all the learning experiences outlined in the rotation materials.
• The Preceptor is responsible for scheduling all learning experiences for the student during the specified rotation.
• It is expected that the Preceptor will provide feedback to the student regarding observed strengths and weaknesses on a regular basis. The Preceptor will conduct the performance evaluation of the student and act as the point of contact in the facility with the Supervised Practice faculty. SP faculty will schedule a time to discuss the performance evaluation by meeting with the student and preceptor at the facility or by telephone conference during the last week of the rotation.
• Preceptors must agree to fulfill the curriculum and abide by the policies and procedures of the University of Hawaii Supervised Practice.

Preceptor Handbook (Updated September 2022)

Rotation Tool Kits, Learning Plans and Competencies

ISPP provides preceptors and interns with the curriculum to ensure that interns meet the most current ACEND competencies. The activities and assignments provided can be altered by each facility. Interns are responsible for working with their preceptors to develop a rotation learning plan to outline the activities and assignments they anticipate completing and their alignment with the ACEND competencies.

Free Continuing Education for Preceptors

UHM ISPP Preceptor Online Orientation

Preceptor Orientation Slideshow (Spring 2022)

Preceptor Orientation Recording (Spring 2022)

Trajecsys Introduction Recording

UHM Precepting (up to 3 free CPEUs)

All preceptors are eligible for up to 3 CPEUs per year in the Leadership Category (max 15 CPEUs per cycle). See the instructions from CDR for obtaining CEPUs for preceptors HERE.

Other FREE Preceptor Trainings

CDR offers an Online Dietetic Preceptor Training (8 free CPEUs) on

• Preparing for your role as a preceptor
• Planning for student learning
• Facilitating student learning
• Assessing student learning
• Communicating effectively
• Keeping current

Interested in becoming a preceptor? Email program director Monica Esquivel (monicake@hawaii.edu) to get started!