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Precepting in Audiology - The Necessary Elements

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1.  Which of the following is considered a role of the preceptor:
  1. Role Model
  2. Supervisor
  3. Mentor
  4. Boss
2.  The role of "Guiding a Professional "best describes a person acting as:
  1. Supervisor
  2. Preceptor
  3. Mentor
  4. Co-worker
3.  The role of a "Role Model" best describes a person acting as:
  1. Supervisor
  2. Preceptor
  3. Mentor
  4. Co-worker
4.  It would be appropriate for a preceptor to take over patient care from a student in the following situation with the exception of:
  1. Back log of patients waiting for testing
  2. Medicare patient
  3. Poor decision making resulting in inaccurate test results
  4. Patient does not consent to student conducting testing
5.  One who is engaged in a 3 to 7-year specialty medical program after graduation:
  1. Audiology Extern
  2. Audiology Fellow
  3. Resident
  4. Intern
6.  What % of Au.D. clinical education takes place at off-campus clinical sites?
  1. 45%
  2. 50%
  3. 70%
  4. 85%
7.  The most commonly cited reason Audiologists are not preceptors is:
  1. Students are not adequately prepared
  2. My employer discourages it
  3. Students can't test Medicare patients
  4. I was never asked
8.  The best way to evaluate a student's skill set is:
  1. Assume they can do everything you can
  2. Ask for details of past clinical experiences
  3. Observe the student in patient care
  4. Have the student explain step-by-step testing protocol
9.  The role of the externship preceptor is to do all of the following except:
  1. Turn patients over to the student for independent care
  2. Show practical applications of business skills
  3. Provide an environment conducive to development of critical thinking
  4. Teach variations on the fundamentals of clinical audiology
10.  The following individuals participate in the clinical education of the student except for:
  1. Audiologist
  2. Office Manager
  3. Patient
  4. Another student
11.  When is the best time to discuss the patient encounter with a student?
  1. Immediately following the encounter
  2. At the end of the day
  3. At the midterm evaluation meeting
  4. During the evaluation at the end of the rotation
12.  Active Participation in Listening means:
  1. You dominate the conversation
  2. You demonstrate openness, flexibility
  3. You demonstrate your message in action
  4. You are mentally alert
13.  FERPA pertains to the rights of:
  1. Patients
  2. Students
  3. Preceptors
  4. Faculty
14.  A student interested in pursuing application for CCC-A must show evidence of _________ hours of clinical experience under the guidance of an audiologist that has an active membership in ASHA.
  1. 900
  2. 1680
  3. 1820
  4. 2000
15.  Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective preceptor:
  1. Remember what it was like to be a student
  2. Is knowledgeable, confident and enthusiastic about continuing their own learning
  3. Encourage student to learn through observation rather than participate
  4. Is patient, supportive and encouraging

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