Clinical Preceptor Section Table of Contents
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- Clinical Preceptor Information
- Primary Care Didactic Longitudinal Curriculum
- Core-Rotations
- Core-Clinical Rotation Dates
- Contact information
Clinical Preceptor Information
The North Central MSPAS program is community-based and relies heavily on our clinical instructional faculty located at affiliated hospitals and clinics. Our clinical partners provide their time, experience and clinical acumen to allow our class of 32 clinical students to meet the competency goals of their core-rotations and elective experiences.
North Central’s partnership with our clinical associates is meant to be mutually beneficial, both for the student and the preceptor.
Primary Care Didactic Longitudinal Curriculum
The aim of the first year longitudinal curriculum is to help students develop their interpersonal and relationship building skills, as well as learn some basic foundational clinical skills they will be putting into practice during their second year. The anticipated time commitment is 3 hours per week.
Core Rotations
The North Central MSPAS program has 7 core rotations lasting 6 weeks, and one 4 week elective rotation in any primary care or surgical specialty. Each core rotation has a clinical syllabus with learning outcomes. Minimum of 32 hours per week. Overnight call or work night shifts acceptable.
Inpatient:
- Emergency Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- General Surgery
- Surgical Elective
Outpatient:
- Pediatrics
- Behavioral Health
- Family Practice
- Women's Health
- Primary Care Elective
Core-Clinical Rotation Dates
Clinical Rotation | Dates | Clinical Rotation | Dates |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | January 16th- February 22nd, 2023 | #5 | July 3rd- August 9th, 2023 |
#2 | February 27th-April 5th, 2023 | #6 | August 14th- September 20th, 2023 |
#3 | April 10th- May 17th, 2023 | #7 | September 25th- November 1st, 2023 |
#4 | May 22nd- June 28th, 2023 | #8* | November 6th- November 29th, 2023 |
- Each core rotation has a clinical syllabus with learning outcomes.
- One clinical preceptor of record will be assigned to student, but multiple acceptable.
- Minimum of 32 hours per week.
- Overnight call or work night shifts acceptable.
- All students will be certified BLS, PALS, ACLS.
- Immunization titers, QuantiFERON gold/IGRA, Criminal background/Sex Offender, Drug Screen on all students.
Contact Information
If you are interested in becoming a clinical preceptor for the MSPAS program at North Central College, please contact our PA Program Director for further information. You will receive a follow-up call to meet with our Director of Clinical Education for further discussion, review of details related to preceptor benefits, rotation planning, and placement options for our students. Our Director of Clinical Education will visit your clinical site and share our Preceptor Expectations, Preceptor Handbook, Clinical Handbook, rotation specific syllabi, and student assessments with you. After student placement, the program will maintain communication throughout the rotation and closely monitor the student’s progress.
Thank you for your interest and please contact Rebecca Mitchell, PA Program Coordinator to begin the process at bmitchell1334@noctrl.edu.