Overview

The rich learning that can occur during experiential training of healthcare practitioners-in-training or in-practice can be enhanced or limited by the habits an individual preceptor employs.

The Habits of Preceptors Project was established to assist healthcare professionals in their development as preceptors and clinician educators. Within this project, the term “habit” is meant to describe observable behaviors (actions) and abilities (knowledge & skills) that are used to optimize meaningful experiential learning of healthcare practitioners-in-training or in-practice. Preceptor behaviors include both inherent and acquired character traits. Preceptors are encouraged to continuously assess, develop, and refine their “preceptor habits” over the duration of their professional career.

Additional information about the HOP Tools can be found in the FAQ section.

Instructions

Access the HOP-R by clicking the “Download” button
The HOP-R can be used as a self or peer assessment. Completing a HOP-R self-assessment represents step 3 on the Personalized HOP Journey map.
Follow the instructions on page 2 of the HOP-R to learn how to self-score the rubric to determine the habit level achieved for each habit assessed.
Review the HOP-G to gain perspective on the meaning and next steps for each habit level rating.
We encourage you to create one or more SMART goals, each centered on a singular habit, or HABIT-OF-FOCUS (step 4 on the Personalized HOP Journey map).
We encourage you to save your assessment in a safe and easily retrievable location for future reference and reflection. [Consider using the "My Portfolio" feature to upload and store completed HOP-Rs]
Use the Personalized HOP Journey map to work through steps 5-9.