Preceptors are an important part of the MAT program for future Athletic Trainers. Dr. DJ Gilliland shares what makes a good
Call out by name a few of the best preceptors you have known.
David Stuckey at Hardin Simmons – instilled in us the desire to give back to the profession.
It was our responsibility to mentor someone
David Colt or DC hired me out of undergrad. He guided us on how to teach and interact with our students.
Kyle Southall at Briarwood Christian in Alabama
Dustin Rush – What you see is what you get
He does a great job of letting students take chances and risks.
Dustin has a fantastic debrief with the students.
Frank Perez – He is a tough preceptor with a ton of experience. He is really good.
He spent several years with Cirque De Soleil and brings dance medicine into the equation
He has a large administrative component to his site.
Administrative work:
Documentation practices are on par with what is needed for professional communicationTeam management – day-to-day injury report presentationsWorking alongside the nutritionist for the teamPhysician referralsSchedulingSecond-year students should be involved with scheduling and communicating with the opponents’ medical staff.5% of the BOC is now about AdministrationAllow the MAT students to schedule the student coverageTeach them how to manage the student aidesAllow them to create an evaluation systemHave them look at and update the policies and procedures.Have them look at and update the EAPTeach them to be a mentor to the kidsUnderstanding professional boundariesMike Ramirez –
“You can not work in the NFL unless you work at a college”Great with organization and teaching the students what to expect.He puts students in charge of making sure the gear is readyThey learn inventoryReal-world problem solvingWriting rehab plansBrenna Ellis –
She transformed the experience for our students. They leave feeling like they have grown as an individual and professionals.
Supervised Autonomy –
The preceptor should be the patient’s advocate
Build up the student’s trust and confidence by having mock scenarios in downtime.
The really good preceptors take advantage of that time.
From the students:
JP: I felt like my hands were being held the whole time… I was either setting up the field or observing.
JP: One preceptor gave us printed steps for taping. So we could use them during independent practice
JP: Having a written plan for the athletes to follow helps us grow, but also gives me the opportunity to develop a plan.
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