Preceptor Courses for Vanderbilt Staff

The Preceptor Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center focuses on developing the skills of both new and experienced preceptors through training and resources. 

No cost to attend; LMS registration is required.

Contact Hours available.

Preceptor Concepts (via Teams)

 
Topics covered include:
*also offered asynchronously in LMS
• Preceptor roles & responsibilities 
• Learning preferences 
• Social Styles
• Communication
• Feedback methods
 
 
 All sessions 8:00am - 12:00pm

Upcoming Dates
2024 
•  Tuesday, December 10

2025
•  Thursday, January 16
•  Thursday, February 13
•  Tuesday, March 11
•  Tuesday, April 15
•  Tuesday, May 13
•  Thursday, June 12
•  Tuesday, July 15
•  Thursday, August 14
•  Tuesday, September 16
•  Thursday, October 23
•  Thursday, November 13
•  Tuesday, December 16
 
 
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Advanced Preceptor Concepts (via Teams)

 
Topics covered include:
•  Confidence Building
•  Critical Thinking 
•  Time Management Skills
 
 
All sessions 9:00am - 12:00pm

Upcoming Dates:
2024
•  Thursday, December 12

2025
•  Wednesday, February 26
•  Wednesday, April 23
•  Wednesday, June 25
•  Wednesday, August 27
•  Wednesday, October 29
•  Wednesday, December 10






 

 
 
   
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Preceptor Supplemental Modules

 
Topics covered include: 
•  Introduction
•  Preceptor Roles
•  Motivation & Learning
•  Communication & Competency
•  Reflection & Feedback
 
 



 
 
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Continuing Education Opportunities

 


Pursuing Precepting (LMS Modules)
Topics include:
•  Adult Learning
•  Reality Shock
•  Shared Governance
•  Informal Power/Influence
•  Preceptor Burnout


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Credo Conversations for Preceptors
live virtual session to help guide preceptors through difficult conversations

2025 Upcoming Dates:
•  Friday, January 17
•  Friday, April 11
•  Friday, July 18
•  Friday, October 3


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Additional Education Courses through VUMC Collaborations

CORS New Messenger Training for Nursing
register
 
Caring for the Care Giver: Burnout & Resiliency Workshop
register
 

Vanderbilt Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy Video Series
access

Contact Hour Accreditation Statement

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nursing Education and Professional Development, is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.


 

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