UTC Preceptor Training

The following preceptor training modules are designed to provide you with the knowledge and resources necessary to participate as a preceptor affiliated with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Graduate Athletic Training Program. These modules are designed to share some insight into effective mentorship of students in clinical practice. As you all come from different backgrounds both clinically and from a teaching standpoint, our hope is that the information presented within will help you optimize the time you have to impart knowledge to and assess understanding of those you are teaching - our students!

We want to express our sincerest appreciate for your interest and involvement in furthering the goals of the Graduate Athletic Training Program. Thank you for your willingness to serve as a preceptor and mentor to the future of our profession. Your contributions to this program are appreciated more than we could ever express.

Please review all of the material included in this training module. Some of the material will be related to program policies and procedures, some will express tips and suggestions that you may want to implement into your practice as a preceptor. The goal is to make sure you are aware of the the policies and procedures governing your role as a preceptor, the clinical site you are  affiliated with, and student expectations. Secondly, we want to equip you to effectively and efficiently develop a mentoring relationship with students in the program.