SDMS CME Credit – The Ability for Teaching Self-Efficacy by Clinical Preceptors in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Article: The Ability for Teaching Self-Efficacy by Clinical Preceptors in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Authors: Katherine Peak, EdD, RT(R), RDMS, RVT

Category: Other [OT]

Credit: 1.00 SDMS CME Credit

Objectives: After studying the article, you should be able to:

• Define the role of clinical preceptors in sonography student education.

• Describe methods for improving teaching self-efficacy for clinical preceptors.

• Summarize the importance of high levels of teaching self-efficacy for clinical preceptors.

1. According to the article, what percentage of study participants had not received any training prior to taking on clinical precepting?

2. B. 65%

3. C. 70%

4. D. 75%

Statistically significant higher levels of teaching self-efficacy was seen in preceptors that had ________.

A. Worked in a large hospital

B. Received some type of professional development training

C. Received continuing education credits for precepting

D. Obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher level of formal education

The data revealed what percentage of respondents rated a preceptor training program as “very important”?

A. 40%

B. 42%

C. 44%

D. 46%

The relatively high level of teaching self-efficacy found in this study may be due to what factor?

A. Preceptors falling back on knowledge of how they were taught

B. The majority of participants completed formal professional development training

C. Employers providing professional development training

D. Preceptors completing higher education related to teaching and precepting

Research shows clinical preceptors need instruction in which of the following areas?

A. Communication methods

B. Test preparation

C. Teaching and learning theories

D. Time management

According to the article, what is one component clinical preceptors greatly value as designated preceptors?

A. Continuing education credits

B. Instruction and mentoring from supporting program faculty

C. Additional pay for precepting

D. Regular evaluation

Preceptors from what type of sonography program were surveyed for this study?

A. Non-accredited associate degree programs

B. Accredited associate degree programs

C. Non-accredited bachelor degree programs

D. Accredited bachelor’s degree programs