STRUCTURING AN INPATIENT CLINICAL ROTATION

Preceptors are often busy clinicians without formal precepting training. This course aims to address the gaps that exist in clinical precepting teaching techniques. This course provides the information need to successfully structure an inpatient rotation.

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

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

  • Develop an Orientation Guide Review tips on structuring daily workflow
  • Discuss potential options for additional educational opportunities
  • Incorporate a Pre/Post clinical rotation assessment
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AAPA Category I CME
  • 0.50 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.
  • 0.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 0.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/19/2023
Course expires: 
07/19/2026
Pitt Canvas Course
United States

Planning Committee:

  • 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
  • Julie Dubis, MPAS, PA-C - Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Lecturers: 

  • Kristi Campbell, PA-C - Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant, UPMC

Course Directors:

  • Hayden Mulligan, MS, PA-C - Assistant Professor and Clinical Faculty Member, 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
  • Amy Haller, MPAS, PA-C, MBA - Co-Director of the Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Certificate Course and Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Accreditation Statement:

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 0.5 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 0.5 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 0.5 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

  • 0.50 AAPA Category I CME
  • 0.50 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.
  • 0.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 0.50 Attendance
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