Preceptor Expectations

Responsibilities of a Preceptor include:

• Remaining current in evidence regarding all domains of Athletic Training practice - including maintaining Contemporary Expertise

• Direct supervision of students during clinical education 

• Instructing & assessing AT student knowledge, skills, and clinical proficiencies

• Providing instruction and opportunities for AT students to develop clinical integration proficiencies, communication skills, and clinical decision-making during actual patient/client care as well as assessing these areas of AT practice

• Facilitation of the integration of knowledge, skills, and evidence regarding the practice of athletic training

• Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with the GATP's policies and procedures

• Regular communication with the GATP administration

• Verification of student hours and regular completion of clinical evaluations for students assigned to you within Typhon

• Discuss/develop goals with the student at the beginning of each rotation and provide feedback on achievement of those goals at the conclusion.

It is the Preceptor's responsibility to provide students with an overview of basic expectations, policies and procedures associated with the clinical site, and mechanisms for effective communication. Preceptors should provide the following information during orientation:

• Preceptor expectations of student

• Critical incident response procedures (for example, Emergency Action Plans) 

• Blood-borne pathogen exposure plan and location of sharps and biohazard containers

• Communicable and infectious disease policies 

• Documentation policies and procedures 

• Patient privacy and confidentiality protections 

• Daily routine: start/end times, holiday schedule, professional conduct, how to access the facility

• Intro to facilities, equipment, other institutional personnel

• • AT facilities, gyms, fields, strength & conditioning facilities, supply/storage room, offices, etc.

  • Modalities, exercise equipment, first aid supplies, etc.

  • Team physician(s), coaches, administration, employees

• Discuss/develop professional/clinical goals with the student that are specific, measurable, attainable, reasonable, and time sensitive.

Typhon is our student hours and evaluation system. As a new Preceptor, you will receive an e-mail from Typhon Group with your log-in information. Please View and Approve Hours on a weekly basis. At the end of each rotation, you will receive an e-mail reminding you to complete Student Evaluations. Direct and timely feedback is important, so please schedule a meeting with your student to discuss evaluations prior to their departure. Typhon tutorials are available under the GATP Resources tab.