Preceptor Wellness

This course provides practical strategies for preceptor wellness in our Preceptor Wellness module—part of a comprehensive course designed to teach Clinical Preceptors best practices in precepting. Learn how to prevent burnout, foster resilience, and advance your professional development, while building a supportive network and recognizing the value of every contribution.

Target Audience

This course is designed for Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe various types of APP Professional Development opportunities.
  • Evaluate the impact of professional development on individual growth, team performance, and patient care outcomes.
  • Design a personalized and team-based plan to enhance professional development through targeted actions and reflective practices.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/10/2025
Course expires: 
10/10/2028
Pitt Canvas Course
United States

Course Directors:

  • Julie Dubis, MPAS, PA-C - Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Amy Haller, MPAS, PA-C, MBA - Vice Chair for Professional Development and Continuing Education, Visiting Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Alexa Llewellyn, PA-C  - The Work Center, UPMC
  • Hayden Mulligan, MS, PA-C - Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Kelly Nicholas, DPAS, MPAS, PA-C - Physician Assistant, UPMC

Planning Committee: 

  • Alexandrea Bartow, MBA, MSN, ACNP-BC, RN, CSSGB- Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Julie Dubis, MPAS, PA-C - Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Paul Phrampus, MD, FACEP -Professor, Departments of Emergency Medicine and Anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh; Director, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation, Education, and Research (WISER); Medical Director Patient Safety, UPMC Health System


Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

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In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hours.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
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