Preceptor Resources

For the rotations and evaluations, we will provide interns with the rotation descriptions by email and send the link to the forms (we cannot post the forms on the website).

To access the Dietetic Internship Handbook, please click HERE;  to access the Policy and Procedure Manual, please click HERE.

The following resources are available for preceptors:

Preceptor Training

(click on highlighted hyperlinks to access each item)

Precepting Dietetic Interns, from Hunter College and other programs

PowerPoint version

PDF version (black and white)

CDR Online Dietetics Preceptor Training Course - free of charge, regardless of RD-status
           (Completion counts for 8 CEUs)
The link takes you to the CDR’s online campus. After creating an account, you can login and take the course in as many increments as you want.

Best Practices for Virtual Rotations

Best Practices for Virtual Rotations: Guidelines for Preceptors

Articles on Competency-based learning:

Worsfold, Leanne: Competency-Based Approach - provides an introduction to the benefits of competency-based learning models in health care professions.

Amulya, Joy: What is Reflective Practice

Miller’s Pyramid of Assessment - begins with levels of competence, and provides pointers for good feedback. In the Dietetic Internship, students need to reach the “does” level in most cases.

Defining Competencies and Outlining Assessment Strategies for Competency-Based Education Programs, Pearson.