The Positive Power of Precepting: The Untold Stories of Clinical Champions

January 17, 2024

Registration


There is no cost to attend. Preceptors and clinical instructors are invited to attend.

Register through Zoom.
 

Purpose

A clinical instructor is an experienced practitioner who provides supervision during clinical practice and facilitates the application of theory to practice for students and staff learners. They assist the learner by setting expectations, providing effective feedback about their performance, and providing appropriate opportunities to meet their learning objectives.

Des Moines University supports healthcare providers who choose to actively participate in the education of our students by offering excellent clinical training opportunities. Clinical instructors not only transmit skills but are mentors who convey the core values important to Des Moines University: accountability, collaboration, honesty, inclusiveness, and wellness. 

Clinical instructors do what no textbook or classroom can accomplish. As a result, the students benefit from the community-based experience, while preceptors benefit from integrating new ideas and techniques into their practices currently taught in academic health sciences institutions. Join us for a series of educational opportunities that provide precepting pearls to aid in shaping the next generation of clinicians.

Learning Objectives

  1. Discuss preceptor/clinical instructor attributes and techniques that facilitate learning.
  2. Describe strategies students use to optimize learning in the practice/clinical environment.
  3. Discuss best practices to address any challenges encountered.

Moderator and Speaker

Tracy Porter, PT, DPT, EdD, is the assistant director of clinical education and associate professor in the Des Moines University Department of Physical Therapy.  Before joining Des Moines University, she served as academic coordinator of clinical education for a physical therapist assistant program.  She has 24 years of clinical experience in a variety of practice settings.  Areas of expertise include temporomandibular joint dysfunction, pathophysiology, and wellness.  Dr. Porter graduated from Des Moines University in 1997 with a Master of Science in physical therapy and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Washington University in 2012.  She graduated with a Doctor of Educational Leadership degree from Concordia University in 2020.  She has been active in leadership in APTA Iowa as a delegate, secretary, vice president, and president. Full biography.

Student Panel

  • Taylor Ann Blickenderfer, DPT'25
  • Sam Corey, PA'24
  • Mackenzie Dephillips, DPT'25
  • Samuel David Farrell, DPT'25
  • Ethan Filby, DPT'25
  • Erika Jeanes, DPT'25
  • Madison Mealey, PA'24
  • Eric Thomas La Rue, DPT'25
  • Calla Valiquette, PA'24
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
  • 0.75 AOA Category 2­A
  • 0.75 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 0.75 CPME
Course opens: 
01/17/2024
Course expires: 
01/17/2024
Event starts: 
01/17/2024 - 12:15pm CST
Event ends: 
01/17/2024 - 12:55pm CST
Cost:
$0.00

Accreditation Statements

  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • DPM: Des Moines University (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 0.75 continuing education contact hours.
  • Other healthcare providers: This live activity is designated for 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

DISCLOSURE

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director. 

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Laura Delaney, MPAS, PA-C - Planning Committee Member
  • Kim Fairley - Coordinator and Planning Committee Member
  • Holland Taylor, MSPAS, PA-C - Activity Director and Planning Committee Member
  • Tracy Porter, PT, DPT, EdD - Moderator and Speaker
  • Taylor Ann Blickenderfer, DPT'25 - Panel Member
  • Sam Corey, PA'24 - Panel Member
  • Mackenzie Dephillips, DPT'25 - Panel Member
  • Samuel David Farrell, DPT'25 - Panel Member
  • Ethan Filby, DPT'25 - Panel Member
  • Erika Jeanes, DPT'25 - Panel Member
  • Madison Mealey, PA'24 - Panel Member
  • Eric Thomas La Rue, DPT'25 - Panel Member
  • Calla Valiquette, PA'24 - Panel Member

DISCLAIMER

The information provided at this activity is for continuing education. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.

Available Credit

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
  • 0.75 AOA Category 2­A
  • 0.75 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 0.75 CPME

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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There is no cost to attend. Preceptors and clinical instructors are invited to attend.

Register through Zoom.