The purpose of this workshop is provide Paramedic preceptors with a general knowledge of Medavie HealthEd’s programs, Adult Education principles and to familiarize them with the evaluation tools used during the student’s practicum experience.

In a self-directed learning situation, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the faculty and staff of Medavie HealthEd and how to contact them.
  • Describe the aspects of Medavie HealthEd’s ambulance practicum evaluation tools and policy/procedures.
  • List the different adult learning styles, and how to best meet the students’ learning needs.
  • Identify their own feelings about the role that coaching plays in a preceptors work, review coaching skills and coaching techniques.
  • Provide constructive feedback to peers.
  • List the qualities of a good preceptor and listener.
  • Apply the qualities of a good preceptor and a good listener.
  • Identify negative behaviors and develop guidelines to handle negative behaviors.
  • Explain why questions are used in a training environment, choose appropriate types of questions and describe questioning techniques.
  • Describe effective evaluation methods.
  • Describe how to counsel the candidate who is not successful during their ambulance placement.

For the session you will need a computer/mobile device that will allow you to log into our platform.

If you are interested in taking our Preceptor Workshop please contact the Clinical Coordinator.