Call for Preceptors!
For the 2017 Spring-Summer period, approximately 80 students (Classes of 2018 and 2020) require placement in community pharmacies while 40 students (Class of 2019) require placement in hospital pharmacies.
The placements will typically take place during the month of May, though may take place throughout the summer in hospitals.
Students are assigned to sites and preceptors, rather than selecting their own. In keeping with the philosophy that the SPEs are a practical educational experience and not just a work experience, students are not permitted to be paid.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board requires an additional 20 weeks of pharmacy practice experience for licensing/registration purposes, so students may seek employment with you after completion of the 4-week SPE. Being an SPE preceptor does not obligate you to provide such employment but we do encourage you to consider providing a student with additional practice experience.
It is highly recommended that preceptors complete one of the free online preceptor education courses. Preceptor criteria is listed here.
- Dalhousie University Preceptor eLearning Course
- University of British Columbia E-Tips Program for Practice Education
- Or other acceptable preceptor education program
Links for online courses may be accessed here.
Acting as a preceptor is recognized as a pharmacy education source and participating pharmacists are eligible to receive continuing education credits. If you are willing to be a preceptor for a student in the pharmacy program, please return the reply form.
The SPE Program would not be possible without the contribution and commitment of dedicated pharmacists. As you know, experiential education is critical to becoming a competent pharmacist.