Rural Preceptor Training

The University of Montana has developed a course for Montana preceptors, with a goal of providing thoughtful, tailored support that will help improve retention and job satisfaction among healthcare workers in our state. UM Health & Medicine Innovation and Investment Fund, College of Health, University of Montana.

All Montana hospitals and clinics are invited to participate in the free pilot program. Participants will join a learning community of preceptors to:

  • Increase skills and confidence precepting the next generation of healthcare providers
  • Improve new healthcare worker retention

The pilot course is complete.

Sign up to be on the list for the fall session.

Participation in all eLearning modules and tele-coaching sessions is required. By signing up, you are enrolling to complete four self-paced eLearning modules and four synchronous tele-coaching sessions. The fall session schedule is to be determined soon. 

Training Includes

Tele-coaching

What is it?

Connect with other Montana Preceptors. Here we will put into practice the skills you learned through the eLearning modules. The facilitated learning sessions are case study based. Maximizing diverse leadership from across Montana.

How do I Participate?

Sign up on our list above and we will email you more information soon about the fall session.

Topics Covered

Course introduction and launch

Supervising and mentoring for diverse learning styles

Communication and feedback

Managing team conflict

Managing stress and building skills for resilience

eLearning

What is it?

These web-based eLearning course expand on the tele-coaching topics and are available 24/7, for drop-in learning for all healthcare workers.

  • Intro to Precepting and Supervision
  • Communication
  • Teaming
  • Provider Wellness

How do I Participate?

Sign up on our list above and we will email you more information soon about the fall session.

Participation in all eLearning modules and tele-coaching sessions is required.

Need more information? Contact Lily.Apedaile@umontana.edu