What are the qualifications for becoming a preceptor?

When referencing the NP & PA Accreditation Standards, Standards 2.1, 2.3, and 2.5 addresses qualifications, including education, experience, and knowledge and skills reflective of the area of specialty. Similarly, the Clinical Postgraduate Accreditation Standards, specifically Standard A3.17, delineates instructional faculty qualifications, to include academic preparation, experience, knowledge, and effectiveness.  

Decisions regarding specific academic preparation and/or experience are established at the individual postgraduate program level. For inquiries concerning program participation, preceptor qualifications, and program policies, please contact the respective program directly. Contact information can be found on the program website or by reaching out to the sponsoring institution.