The multifaceted role of the preceptor

Case scenario

Darren is a community pharmacist of 8 years. His employer is currently interviewing candidates for an intern pharmacist, with the view of improving workflow as the pharmacy becomes busier with the professional services they offer. As the employer himself has minimal contact hours at the pharmacy, he would like to assign the role of preceptor to Darren. Although Darren has experience as a preceptor for pharmacy students, he has never been a preceptor to an intern before, so he doesn’t know if he is the best candidate. He decided it would be wise to contact an intern training program (ITP) provider for information on the role to see how it might impact his day-to-day responsibilities.

Learning outcomes After reading this article, pharmacists should be able to: Outline the Pharmacy Board requirements to become a preceptor Explain the role and expectations of a preceptor Discuss the resources available to support a preceptor’s role in workplace-based assessments. Competency standards (2016) addressed: 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6, 5.1 Accreditation number: PSAAP2608JL Accreditation expiry: 31/07/2028 Accreditation points: Up to 1 Group 2 credits

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