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"I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do and I understand."
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Nutrition Department
Resources for Nutrition Preceptors
Supporting the Nutrition Programs
At Benedictine University, we concern ourselves with the success of our students. Our preceptors are field-based mentors providing
guidance as students learn through observation of experts and by practicing professional skills. Undergraduate students may register for optional
practica and
graduate dietetic students complete field-based internship experiences. We strive to provide you with the best
educational experience possible. We engage in continuous quality improvement of all aspects of the curriculum, soliciting and adapting experiences
as appropriate based on professional trends, student development needs and wants, preceptor evaluations, etc.
Field Assessments
Dietetic Internship program preceptors evaluate student learning using some of the following forms:
- Preceptors complete the Clinical Competencies form to assess the degree of
competencies by dietetic interns achieved during the rotation.
- Preceptors complete the Presentation Assessment form to assess the skill level of
the dietetic intern in delivering presentations during the rotation.
- Preceptors assess the dietetic intern informally throughout each rotation, and summatively for that rotation
by completing the Dietetic Intern Evaluation form, assessing the
progress on general knowledge and skill levels of the dietetic intern. Dietetic interns also use a similar form for self-assessment (refer to 3rd
option below).
Dietetic interns are evaluated frequently throughout the internship program. For more details about the evaluation policies and program completion requirements,
visit: http://www.ben.edu/nutrition/dievaluation.html.
Dietetic interns evaluate their field experience using the Form for Site and Rotation Evaluation. This should be submitted to the Dietetic Internship
Director.
Preceptors of graduate students enrolled in the M.S. in Nutrition and Wellness program (who are not in the Dietetic Internship concentration)
evaluate student learning using some of the following forms:
- Preceptors complete the Presentation Assessment form to assess the skill level of
the student in delivering presentations.
- Preceptors assess the student informally throughout each rotation, and summatively for that rotation
by completing the Field Evaluation form. Students also use this form for self-assessment.
Links to Professional Resources
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