ACEND PRECEPTOR ORIENTATION
We are required by ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) to share our requirements for dietetics education.
If you are preceptor, please complete the short ACEND Orientation HERE.
Guide to Being an Effective Preceptor: Part 1
Members can earn 1 CPEU by viewing the NDEP webinar from 2017 titled, "Guide to Being an Effective Preceptor." The webinars main objectives are to: differentiate effective versus ineffective preceptors, identify characteristics of effective preceptors, demonstrate how to be an effective preceptor and mentor.
- View "Guide to Being an Effective Preceptor" webinar.
Note: To view the webinar, you may be prompted to download Cisco's WebEx Player application. This webinar cannot be played on mobile devices. - Download the CPEU certificate*
*This program is approved for RDs, RDNs, DTRs and NDTRs under Activity Type 175 in accordance with CDR guidelines. RDs and RDNs may claim up to 15 CPEUs under this CPE Activity Type in a recertification cycle; DTRs and NDTRs may claim up to 10 CPEUs.
Guide to Being an Effective Preceptor: Part 2
Members can earn 1 CPEU by viewing the Part 2 of the NDEP webinar from 2020 titled, "Guide to Being an Effective Preceptor Part 2." The webinars main objectives are to: recognize important aspects of orienting new interns, distinguish characteristics of interns in relation to helping them succeed, demonstrate effective oral feedback provision for interns, select appropriate intern evaluation tools, and identify strategies to overcome challenges in different rotations.
- View "Guide to Being an Effective Preceptor Part 2" webinar.
Note: To view the webinar, you may be prompted to download Cisco's WebEx Player application. This webinar cannot be played on mobile devices. - Download the CPEU certificate*
*This program is approved for RDs, RDNs, DTRs and NDTRs under Activity Type 175 in accordance with CDR guidelines. RDs and RDNs may claim up to 15 CPEUs under this CPE Activity Type in a recertification cycle; DTRs and NDTRs may claim up to 10 CPEUs.
CPEUs for Precepting
As of June 1, 2017, preceptors may record a total of 15 CPEUs per 5-year cycle for precepting and/or leadership on your Activity Log. For more information and to obtain the necessary forms, visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Preceptor Training Program
ACEND® has an 8.0 CPEU Preceptor Training Program available free of charge.
DEI Training Webinars for Program Faculty, Students and Preceptors to Meet 2022 Accreditation Standards Requirements
This series of four webinars is intended for programs to use within their training of faculty, students and/or preceptors to meet the 2022 Accreditation Standards. All ACEND constituents (faculty, administrators, preceptors, students, interns, etc.) are invited. All sessions will be recorded and made available. Recordings of previous webinars are also available.
Training 1: Unconscious Bias
This webinar is recommended as a training for preceptors; however, it may also be used for training of faculty and/or students/interns.
Training 2: Debiasing Training
This webinar is recommended as a training for preceptors; however, it may also be used for training of faculty and/or students/interns.
Training 3: Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility
This webinar is recommended as a training for students/interns; however, it may also be used for training of faculty and/or preceptors.
Upcoming Webinars:
Racism in Dietetics Practice
This webinar is recommended as a training for faculty; however, it may also be used for training of preceptors and/or students/interns.
Date: May 23, 2023
Time: 11 a.m. – noon (Central time)
ACEND Series of Webinars on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
ACEND offers a series of webinars to address diversity, equity and inclusion in its accredited programs. The webinars are free and provide 1.5 CPEUs each. All ACEND constituents (faculty, administrators, preceptors, students, interns, etc.) are invited.
Recorded Webinars:
Academy Member Interest Group Panel Discussion: Strategies to Improve Diversity and Inclusion in Dietetics Education
Supporting our LGBTQ Students and Dietetic Interns
Closing Equity Gaps in Higher Education: Lessons for Leveling the Playing Field for All Students
Supporting and Building Resilience in BIPOC Students and Dietetic Interns
Legal and Ethical Admissions Processes that Promote Diversity Webinar
Strengthening the Patient Connection: Deconstructing the Complexity of Racism and Food Webinar
Help all Students to Thrive: An Introduction to Culturally Sustaining Teaching
