Capstone Practicum

The Preceptor

Students are supervised in the practicum by the academic advisor and a host agency preceptor/mentor. The preceptor/mentor of record must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in healthcare or a related discipline. Following are the Preceptor’s responsibilities

• Identify a suitable project, based upon identification of a specific management problem area, opportunity or health policy issue.
  
• Provide recommendations to the student to obtain a self-directed orientation to the agency/organization;
  
• Involve the student in relevant organizational meetings
  
• Meet regularly with student during the practicum
  
• Upon course completion, give feedback to the faculty advisor on the student’s practicum performance.