Li-036506 MWHC OR Coach Class
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Credit
Description
This course offers 4.0 Continuing Professional Education credits to nurses. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to December 18, 2026. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to CloudCME® from your left SiTEL menu, and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits.
About this Course: OR Coach Class equips the surgical team in the Operating Room (OR) with the tools and knowledge that they need to successfully onboard newly hired surgical team members in the Operating Room. The OR Staff will learn about the roles and responsibilities of acclimating novice perioperative nurses/surgical techs/students to the OR. The in-person Coach Class reviews the following information to assist the preceptor with facilitating the onboarding process while maintaining patient safety.
Topics Reviewed
1. Professional Role of an OR Preceptor
2. Teaching and Communication Skills
3. Clinical Competency and Knowledge Transfer
4. Assessment and Evaluation
5. Conflict Resolution and Support
6. Policy and Safety Compliance
7. Leadership and Advocacy
show lessObjectives
- Apply communication techniques and teaching strategies, including SMART goals and the One-Minute Preceptor model.
- Demonstrate how to use the Tiered Skills Acquisition Model (TSAM) to guide orientation and skill progression.
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of an OR Clinical Coach (Preceptor) and apply strategies for effective coaching.
- Identify different learners in the OR (students, new hires, externs, apprentices) and their scope of practice.
- Locate resources and policies to support precepting and learner development.
- Navigate challenging situations and escalate concerns using the chain of command appropriately.
- Perform constructive feedback and evaluation using available tools (daily evaluations, competency forms).
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Activity Director
Activity Coordinators
Joyce Castro-Rexach