Preceptor Training for Accredited Programs

Welcome to the Preceptor Training for Accredited Programs (PTAP) for EMS preceptors

***IMPORTANT***

If you are a Hospital preceptor, please stop and exit this program. Hospital preceptors must complete the PTAP for Hospital preceptors. EMS preceptors, please continue with the instructions below.

To successfully complete the PTAP, please perform the following steps:

1.) Fill out your demographics

2.) Watch all four (4) PTAP modules.

3.) Achieve a 100% on the post-assessment quiz.

4.) Download the certificate of completion for your records.
- Certificate is sent to the email you enter in the demographics
If you are having difficulty, please send us a message using our Email Us form and select “PTAP”.

Preceptor Training for Accredited Programs

Before beginning the program, please fill out the following information
Please verify that you are human*
Full Legal Name*

First NameLast Name
Email Address*

Confirmation EmailConfirm your email address by entering it again
Provider Level*
EMS Agency*
VA EMS Certification Number*
For example: B123456789

1. The goal of EMS educational programs is to produce:*

Competent, expert-level healthcare providersCompetent, advanced-level healthcare providersCompetent, entry-level healthcare providersConfident paragods

2. When performing a skill or assessment on a patient, the EMS student must...*

do so without oversightshow initiative and go alonebe directly supervised by the preceptorask for assistance only when a situation arises

3. If a behavioral issue or injury arises with a student, which of the following persons should the preceptor contact to address the issue?*

The CEO or Chief or the organizationA National Registry exam proctorThe local policeThe designated agency contact for EMS students

4. When providing feedback to students, it should be:*

ConstructiveAbrupt and harshGeneral and shortConfrontational

5. Which level of provider makes the ideal preceptor?*

The advanced beginnerThe over-confident providerThe proficient providerThe novice provider

6. Which of the following applies to adult learners?*

They embrace change for the sake of changeThey want to control their own learningExperience is irrelevant to new informationThey are very dependent learners

7. Students are expected to achieve which level of skill acquisition by the conclusion of an EMS education program?*

NoviceAdvanced beginnerCompetentProficient

Initials * By initialing, I have completed the entire presentation and agree to adhere to the policies and procedures of the ODEMSA Preceptor Training for Accredited Programs (PTAP). I have met the qualifications as a preceptor, having at least one year of experience as my certification level, and have received endorsement by my agency training officer and medical director.
Post Assessment Quiz Score*
Should be Empty:

Module 1