Table 6 Categories and issues for the preceptors’ perception of their role as an educator
From: Preceptors’ perception of their role as educators and professionals in a health system
Category | Issues | Comments |
|---|---|---|
Educator | Role Model | “To have a positive influence in the development of future professionals, giving them the opportunity to be a part of a participative, ethical and humanizing process.” (Social Worker) |
Tutor | “Leader, mentor, supervisor and tutor role.” (Nurse) | |
Integrator of theory and practice | Integration | “The preceptor helps the students to identify the population’s health needs, in the training process, allowing them to give their learning a better direction.” (Pharmacist) |
Commitment | Reflection and Action | “Gets involved in the development of pedagogical activities to raise students’ critical awareness, never forgetting their roles as reality changers.” (Physician) |