A preceptor is a cervical screening provider who teaches, inspires and serves as a role model to support the growth and development of nurses training to provide cervical screening services.
Preceptors provide students with an orientation to the workplace in a learning/teaching environment, enabling students to bridge the gap between theory and practice after completing a cervical screening training course.
All preceptors in Victoria are registered members of the Victorian Preceptor Program (VPP). The VPP is a state-wide program developed by Cancer Council Victoria, the University of Melbourne and Sexual Health Victoria.
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Benefits of being a preceptor
Being a preceptor provides an opportunity to:
- share clinical experience and showcase the services that nurses provide
- increase access to professional development opportunities
- develop relationships with colleagues and reduce isolation for sole practitioners.
Become a preceptor
Preceptors must have current, unrestricted AHPRA registration and meet the following criteria to participate in the VPP:
- Competent cervical screener with recent clinical experience.
- Demonstrated workplace support by completion of the Cervical Screening VPP Agreement with Preceptors.
Apply to become a preceptor
Further information
Please contact us on 1800 111 255 or certification@cancervic.org.au
