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Preceptor Guidelines, Forms and Documents

Preceptor Forms and Documents

Under the guidance of physicians, PAs, and other qualified preceptors, students sharpen their skills, grow in clinical confidence, and learn to contribute as effective members of the care team. Throughout the year, students are expected to take increasing ownership of their learning, patient care responsibilities, and professional development.

Each rotation includes clearly defined objectives and minimum diagnostic exposure guidelines, provided in the rotation manual for both preceptors and students. These ensure a consistent, structured learning experience while allowing for flexibility in clinical teaching.

Rotation Manuals

Preceptor Guidelines

At OBU, we’re committed to making clinical education a smooth, supportive experience for everyone involved. Our faculty guide and prepare students through rigorous coursework and in-person skills training, so they arrive ready to learn and ready to help. As a preceptor, your role is vital in shaping their transition to real-world care. We know your time is valuable, and our goal is to simplify the process, respect your workflow, and ensure students contribute meaningfully to your team while learning under your guidance.

Student Responsibilities

  • Discuss rotation learning outcomes and required experiences with the preceptor on the first day to develop a plan for the rotation.
  • Inform preceptor of necessary evaluation forms to be completed during the rotation.
  • Complete all required onboarding and educational requirements of the clinical site.
  • Maintain high professional standards of behavior, including punctuality, confidentiality, and professional communication with clinic staff and preceptors.
  • Actively engage in learning, including self-guided research and study of the rotation specialty.

Program Responsibilities

  • Define learning outcomes and objectives to guide student learning and assessment. These are provided to preceptors prior to the clinical rotation.
  • Provide scheduling information to sites, preceptors, and clinical students and assist with onboarding requirements for the site.
  • Provide remediation, both academic and professional, if a student demonstrates need. This may involve removing a student from a rotation if deemed necessary by the preceptor and/or program faculty.
  • Address concerns raised by students or preceptors.

Preceptor Responsibilities

  • Maintain supervision of the student and full responsibility for patient care while on duty. Ensure that only medical tasks delegated by you are performed by the student and that services rendered by the student are regularly evaluated.
  • Provide students with sufficient opportunities to meet defined learning outcomes and objectives for the rotation.
  • Ensure that students are not used as a substitute for clinical or administrative staff.
  • Review and sign all of the student’s patient records in accordance with facility regulations.
  • Familiarize each student with the protocols, rules, and safety and security measures of the facility.
  • Notify the Clinical Coordinator in a timely manner of any unsatisfactory student conduct or performance.
  • Provide evaluations for each student on PA program forms. Participate in program evaluations of the clinical site for accreditation purposes as needed.

Shared Responsibilities and Expectations

  • Students should participate in all aspects of practice, including clinic, hospital, and nursing home services, provided they are approved to be in all these facilities.
  • In the event of an accident or sudden illness, PA students are advised that preceptors are not required or encouraged to provide care for students, pro bono or otherwise.
  • The student should be allowed to seek medical attention at the facility or an emergency room, in accordance with facility exposure and injury policies. The cost of treatment is the sole responsibility of the student.
  • Students are expected to perform similarly to a third- or fourth-year medical student.
  • Any concerns from the student, preceptor, or program should be communicated immediately to allow for appropriate intervention and remediation. Please do not wait until the final evaluations to identify problems.

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Accreditation Information

Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

Oklahoma Baptist University’s (OBU) PA Program has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). OBU’s PA Program anticipates matriculating its first class in January 2027, pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status at the October 2026 ARC-PA meeting. Accreditation - Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation-Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students. If the Accreditation – Provisional status is not granted by the ARC-PA in October 2026, the first cohort will not matriculate in January 2027 as planned.