PRECEPTOR REQUIREMENTS

1. Preceptors must be licensed, as appropriate, to meet state and federal regulations, or credentialed, as needed, in the area in which they are supervising students and must be qualified to serve as educators and professional role models.

2. Orientated to the mission, goals and objectives of the nutrition and dietetics program, the ACEND Standards and required knowledge and competencies. 

3. Program preceptors must be trained on strategies to recognize and monitor biases in self and others and reduce instances of microaggressions and discrimination.