August 11, 2025
2025 Missouri Preceptor Academy – MHA
Dedicated and competent preceptors are vital to the success of health care organizations and the retention of health care professionals. The mission of Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) is to take a proactive approach in the education and support of preceptors in the health care community.
Preceptors play a vital role in orienting new staff to their roles and integrating them into the department and organizational culture. The Preceptor Academy equips current and aspiring preceptors with essential education, tools and strategies to build strong preceptor-orientee relationships.
This interactive, one-day session explores real-world scenarios to:
- Examine adult learning principles,
- Analyze various learning methodologies,
- and apply strategies for giving and receiving feedback.
Additionally, participants will define emotional intelligence and identify ways to use it for conflict management, coaching and professional development.
Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Discuss techniques to promote constructive communication between the preceptee and preceptor,
- Demonstrate how to provide effective and constructive feedback,
- Discuss the appropriate style of conflict resolution to use in specific situations,
- Identify your individual personality type,
- Recognize the importance of the preceptor role in integrating new health care professionals into the work setting,
- Discuss strategies to improve the retention of health care professionals, and
- Identify strategies the preceptor can use to support the development of the preceptee’s clinical judgment.
Audience
- Any registered nurse or allied health employee serving as a preceptor in a health care setting should attend.
- A preceptor is responsible for introducing students and/or new employees to the profession.
Cost:
Complimentary for MHA members only
When and Where:
- Thursday, October 16, Liberty, MO
- Thursday, October 23, Maryland Heights, MO
- Wednesday, December 3 and Thursday December 4, Virtual
Program materials will be provided. Class size is limited. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
A confirmation email will guarantee registration and include a link to a Myers-Briggs assessment that you must complete by the date indicated on your confirmation to receive the assessment at the Preceptor Academy for which you are registered.
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