UNC Dietetic Internship Program

How Do I Participate Effectively?Keys To Success In Our Program

Alana D. Cline, PhD, RD, Program Director

Effective Participation Relies On...Knowing who you are working withKnowing what that person needs to

learnHaving a clear, concise idea of the

difference between “need to know” and “nice to know” to qualify as entry-level

Having clear communication with the student, no surprises concerning expectations

Being a GREAT preceptor!

Who Are You Working With In the UNC Internship Program?We have MANY Adult & Alternative

Route Interns. This means… Adults with more & different work

experience Adults with children & attendant issues Adults with greater financial

responsibilities Adults with strong commitment to

success

More About Who They ARE...Some are transitioning from “student”

to “professional”. This means highly varied previous experiences… limited patient / client contact? limited management and f.s. experience? limited communication skills / team skills? Untested work ethic / unsure of abilities? learning how to prioritize and manage time

What Do They Need to Learn?ADA/CADE has defined that for us…

The CompetenciesOur curriculum and how it was

designed to be used by you as preceptors… The Competencies were translated into

“Required Assignments and Experiences”

The Competencies form the backbone of the “Rotation Evaluation Forms”

The Progress Reports document growth The Domain Tests “tweak” the learning

process

Need to Know versus Nice to Know

Preceptors Need to Identify

Need to Know = achieved competencies to score level of 2 or 3. A score of 1 indicates the intern needs more practice experience.

Nice to Know = advanced level nutritional or f.s. management that comes only with professional experience.

Clear Communications (1)

Provide orientationGround rulesExplain the norms for workLearn who you are working withModel professional characteristicsBe focused and enthusiastic

Clear Communications (2)Use our reporting tools

Rotation Evaluation Forms Mid-End of Rotation Progress Report

Form Domain Tests System Completion Checklist Hours Tracking Forms Evaluation Guidelines for Assignments my phone number and email addresses

• 970/351-1783; alana.cline@unco.edu

Thoughts On Being a Great Preceptor...

Show respect for people of all backgroundsCreate atmosphere for open

communicationSupport with timely feedbackGive student responsibilityAllow creativity within parametersBe honest with data and own limitationsDisplay confidence, demonstrate skills,

values and attitudes to be developed

More Thoughts On Being a Great Preceptor...Show patience, remember to praise

when appropriate

Be a lifelong learner

Thank You for participating in our program and for the hard work you do!!!