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THANK YOU!!! • On behalf of the Trinity Valley College EMS Education Program we would like to personally thank you for working with our paramedic students to assure their competence as a graduate paramedic. Without your evaluation of our students we could not have the quality paramedic program that students and employers have come to expect. After completing this quiz, you can fax it to 903-729-2325, scan it and email it to swalker@tvcc.edu, or by regular mail. The mailing address is PO Box 2530 Palestine Texas 75802. • You will receive 1 hour of continuing education. Scott Walker, EMS Education Program Coordinator Heidi Knowles, MD EMS Medical Director
Instructions: • Please read through this presentation to gain an idea of the goals for our internship program. • Afterwards, look through the Preceptor Handbook and familiarize yourself with the forms we use for our program. (You will notice references to “FISDAP” contained herein. This is the computer program we use for documentation and scheduling for our students. It will largely not apply to your position as preceptors, but is provided for information purposes only.) • Please note that on the forms we use for your evaluation of the student, there are spaces for “1-4” ratings and a comment box. It is extremely helpful if you are able to take the time to put a comment in for each shift. (The student should arrange a time with you that would be convenient for your evaluation. You are not to be asked to stay beyond your normal working hours to do this.) • In the event of a question or issue arising during the student’s shift, feel free to call me at the following numbers, anytime day or night. • Scott Walker EMS Director/Clinical coordinator • ofc-903-729-02156 ext 253 • cell-903-724-5214 • After you have completed the PowerPoint and looked through the handbook, reply to your Training and /or EMS Chief and me confirming this. My email is:swalker@tvcc.edu • Please include your name, rank and department in the email, as well as any questions you may have. Thank you.
Mentor vs. Preceptor • To serve as a trusted counselor or teacher, especially in occupational settings. Mentor Preceptor • An expert or specialist, such as a physician, who gives practical experience and training to a student, especially of medicine or nursing.
Objectives • Define the role of EMS Preceptor • Define EMS Education expectations • Define Preceptor’s relationship to students • Describe the tools used for adult learning • Discuss education principles / ideas • State what this does for the student
Definition of Preceptor Teacher, Tutor, Trainer, Mentor!
Preceptor’s Roles and Responsibilities to EMS Education • Be passionate about EMS Education • Document Students’ progress • Give feedback to and for the students • Be the eyes and ears of EMS Education • Help students succeed • Provide guidance
Preceptor’s Responsibilities -Continued • Share your Knowledge with others • Be knowledgeable/ creditable about subject matter • Teach--not to talk, not to lecture • “To cause to know a subject, to think for themselves, to impart knowledge,… by precept, example or experience” • Be responsible to Students as “customers”
Preceptor’s Responsibilities -Continued • Maintain a high degree of professionalism • If the student doesn’t deserve to pass, FAIL them. • Use caution with “War Stories” (Students are impressionable. They may try to jump from “A” to “C” without going through “B” first.) • "Be patient with students that have the knowledge but not the skill set, remember you were once where they are now."
Preceptor’s Responsibilities -Continued • Do not try be something that you’re not
Teacher Instructor Educator Tutor Trainer Coach Mentor Boss Friend Guidance Counselor Student Preceptor’s Relationship to the Students
The best preceptor’s of adult learners: • Know their subject matter • Relate classroom to practice • Are confident in what they do • Know their students and students’ needs • Encourage students • Motivators • Give feedback and recognition
The best preceptor’s of adult learners: • Recognize the various learning types and are able to adapt readily to each one • Auditory • Learn by lectures only • Visual • Need to “see” things and concepts • Kinesthetic • Learn by doing
Tools Preceptors Can Use • Experiential Learning • Scenario Based Teaching • Run Reviews • Quiz Reviews • Evaluations Skill Sheets, Performance Evaluations (Affective Eval.)
Good Teaching Principlesfor Adult Learners • Know the student and their special needs • Use experiences (yours and theirs) • Tie theory to field practice • Provide a positive climate for learning • Offer a variety of teaching formats • Provide feedback • Assist student in finding resources and answers
Implementing Teaching Principles • Model expected behavior (Talk the Talk & Walk the Walk) • Be success oriented • Have a positive attitude • Develop feeling of support, acceptance, and teamwork • Relate to your students experiences, both good and bad
Implementing Teaching Principles • Relate classroom theory to real life experiences (not too many war stories) • Share information and experiences-this is a two way street • Verbalize your thoughts on how they are doing in Internship (address and correct bad habits or deficiencies early in the process) • Motivate and inspire them to succeed
Domains of Learning(Perception to Reality) • Block 1 (Level 1): • Knowledge - Lowest level of learning in which the student comprehends facts, procedures, and affective phenomena • Cognitive: Knowledge, Comprehension • Affective: Receiving, Responding • Psychomotor: Imitation, Manipulation
Domains of Learning(Perception to Reality) • Block II (Level 2): • Application - Integration, execution and employment of principles, values and procedures in particular situations • Cognitive: Application • Affective: Valuing • Psychomotor: Precision
Domains of Learning(Perception to Reality) • Block III (Level 3): • Problem Solving - Analysis of information or situations to develop courses of action and to judge their impact or values • Cognitive: Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation • Affective: Organizing, Characterizing • Psychomotor: Articulation, Naturalization
Knowledge Direction Role Models Confidence Skills Judgment Attitude Problem solving Professionalism Trust Leadership Teamwork What do we give the Students?
Expectations of theClinical / Internship Preceptor • Working with the TVCC EMS students to master their clinical objectives in Preceptor’s designated area of expertise.
How do we measure all these things that you have given the students? Evaluations, Evaluations, Evaluations!
Evaluating Student Performance • NREMT Skills + Additional Skills Validation • Clinical/Internship Preceptor - Clinical Coordinator- Student meetings • Remediation • Completion of Documentation • “Eureka Point” • Catch problems as they are developing before they become insurmountable (Vital to success.)
Learning is: • Change in behavior due to interaction with environment (experience) • Acquisition of habits, knowledge, and attitudes • Both a product and an active process
Evaluations Forms / Forms / Forms Clinical Field Checklists http:// www.fisdap.net
Instructor - Student Student - Instructor Evaluation Forms
Ten Commandments for Educators From: Kidd, J.R.: How Adults Learn
1. Thou shalt never try to make another human exactly like thyself; one is enough.
2. Thou shalt never judge a person’s need, or refuse your consideration, solely because of the trouble he or she causes.
3. Thou shalt not blame heredity nor the environment in general; people can surmount their environments.
4. Thou shalt never give a person up as hopeless or cast him out.
5. Thou shalt try to help everyone become, on one hand sensitive and compassionate, and also tough-minded.
6.Thou shalt not steal from any person his rightful responsibilities for determining his own conduct and the consequences thereof.
7. Thou shalt honor anyone engaged in the pursuit of learning and serve well and extend the discipline of knowledge and skill about learning which is our common heritage.
8. Thou shalt have no universal remedies or expect miracles.
9. Thou shalt cherish a sense of humor, which may save you from becoming shocked, depressed, or complacent.
10. Thou shalt remember the sacredness and dignity of thy calling, and, at the same time,“thou shalt not take thyself too damned seriously”.
Summary • You are Educators, Teachers, Counselors • Our expectations of you are to be our eyes and ears, to teach, and to evaluate • If we use these teaching tools properly we can pass on our knowledge to the students • If we all do our part, we can continue to graduate quality EMT’s and Paramedics. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OUR STUDENTS!
Questions??? E-mail Scott Walker at swalker@tvcc.edu The End!!!
