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Orienting Learners. First Day. Set aside time to meet with learner Short introductions Discuss schedule Hospital tour (brief) Hand over to clinic manager or nurse Clinic tour Introduction to EMR or paper record system Provide with clinic information package. Information package.
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First Day • Set aside time to meet with learner • Short introductions • Discuss schedule • Hospital tour (brief) • Hand over to clinic manager or nurse • Clinic tour • Introduction to EMR or paper record system • Provide with clinic information package
Information package • Clinic expectations for learner • Instructions for the EMR • Local medical resources • Lab/xray/PFTs/physio/mental health, etc • Reference material • Library (paper / online) • Binder of useful papers /guidelines • Guide to the community
First week • Establish learner’s baseline • Develop learning goals • Discuss preceptor expectations
Establish learner’s baseline • Review level of training • Previous rotations completed • Preferred learning style • Visual / auditory / hands – on • Much will be revealed by close supervision in the first few days
Preceptor expectations • Review preceptor expectations • Clinical • Level and methods of supervision • On- call frequency • Professionalism • Punctuality • Dress code • Time off
Teaching tips Orienting learners Use your staff – delegate Set individual learning goals Supervise all learners closely early in the rotation Save time with a clinic information package