The Experiential Learning Program is proud to make several online preceptor training modules available to members of the Academy of Preceptors.

These modules, delivered by School of Pharmacy faculty and preceptors are intended to provide both new and experienced preceptors an overview of the School’s experiential learning program and best practices in precepting pharmacy students. Pharmacists may receive continuing education credit for several of these modules.

The completion of the following training module is required to be an approved preceptor (initial appointment):

The following training modules are strongly recommended for new preceptors participating in our experiential learning program (non-required):

  • Introduction to the Experiential Learning Program
    Mark Brueckl, BSPharm, RPh, MBA
    CE Credit: 0 hours
    Provides an overview of the experiential learning program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. This module is NOT ELIGIBLE for CE credit.
  • The Pharmacists' Patient Care Process (PPCP-2025 Updates)
    Tuan Huynh, PharmD, AAHIVP, HIVPCP
    CE Credit: 0 hours
    Identifies how the five steps of the 2025 PPCP—Collect, Assess, Plan, Implement, and Follow-Up—advance person-centered, evidence-based, and collaborative care, while highlighting enhancements from the 2014 version such as updated terminology, integrated technology, and expanded scope of practice. These improvements enrich experiential learning by enabling students to engage more meaningfully with preceptors in real-world, patient-focused care environments. This module is NOT ELIGIBLE for CE credit.

The completion of the following training module is required for reappointment (unless already completed):

  • Prescription for Excellence - ACPE Standards 2025
    Kristine Parbuoni, PharmD, BCPPS and Mojdeh Heavner, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM, FCCP
    CPE Credit: 1.0 hours
    At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: 1. Identify changes to the ACPE Accreditation Standards; 2. Identify the role of Curriculum Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activities (COEPA) in precepting pharmacy learners; 3. Describe strategies for preceptors to align with ACPE Standards 2025.
    Prerequisite: To receive CE credit for this activity, you MUST be a UMB preceptor.
    Prescription for Excellence ACPE Standards 2025 - Activity Announcement
    Prescription for Excellence: ACPE Standards 2025 post-test

  • If the "Prescription for Excellence - ACPE Standards 2025" training module was completed prior to reappointment, then complete one hour of ACPE-accredited continuing education focused on precepting or educational-related topics. This requirement may be fulfilled by any activity listed under the "Additional Modules - Eligible for ACPE Credit" section below. 

Additional Preceptor Modules - Eligible for ACPE Credit

The following activities are also eligible for ACPE credit.

  • Burned Out on Burn Out
    Brent Reed, BS, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP, FAHA
    CE Credit: 1.5 hours
    Distinguishes stress and burnout, including the causes of and contributors to each; lists signs and symptoms for stress and burnout and validated instruments for measuring each construct; compares and contrasts individual and organizational approaches to trainee well-being; and helps devise strategies for mitigating the effects of stress or burnout.
    Prerequisite: To receive CE credit for this activity, you MUST be a UMB preceptor.
    ACPE Activity Announcement - Burned Out on Burn Out
    Take the post-test: Burned Out on Burn Out

Additional Preceptor Modules - Non-eligible for ACPE Credit.

The following activities are also non-eligible for ACPE credit.

  • Zooming into Remote Precepting
    Kristine Parbuoni, PharmD, BCPPS
    Deanna Tran, PharmD, BCACP
    The session describes opportunities, resources, and “pearls” available to preceptors when providing rotation experiences in a virtual environment.

Additional Information for Receiving ACPE Credit on Eligible Modules

After viewing the module in its entirety, participants must complete a post-test.

A link to the post-test and activity evaluation may be found within the browser window containing the presentation. This web link must be copied and pasted into a new browser window at the completion of the presentation in order to access the post-test and activity evaluation.

A record of CE completion will be posted to the participant's CPE Monitor Profile within 60 days of completion of the activity.

We hope that you find these modules to be useful and beneficial to your students.