Preceptor: the 21st century educator healthcare provider

Abstract

Introduction: It is a fact that the pedagogical advancements in professional healthcare education have not resulted in better quality of care. However, healthcare work as a source for a preceptor’s education and awareness as an educator-healthcare provider rises as a path to follow. Design: Based on the involvement in daily work activities, a preceptor offers teaching opportunities; plans, controls and guides the process; stimulates the student’s reasoning and active attitude; performs technical procedures; moderates case discussions; observes, assesses a student performing their activities and analyzes their performance; advises and supervises a student’s professional and personal growth; collaborates in the identification of ethical problems and their possible solutions; and sets limits and creates possibilities for the use of artificial intelligence. Conclusion: A preceptor - a clinical teacher - turns the work environment into appropriate educational moments to provide better healthcare to the population.