West Virginia WIC Policy and Procedure 11.04 Effective Date: 12/10/12 11.04 WIC Preceptor POLICY: Each Nutrition Assistant and Nutrition Associate must have a preceptor who is appointed by the Local Agency Director. PROCEDURE: A. Role of the preceptor 1. A preceptor will: a. Review and understand all content contained in the course modules b. Share knowledge and experiences with the trainee c. Be available for questions by the trainee d. Coordinate and verify completion of each training module e. Keep a file on the trainee’s progress to include but not limited to: the appropriate certificate verifying that the trainee has successfully completed each designated WIC Learning Online module and any other additional training. f. Observe the trainee using 9.01, Nutrition Monitoring Forms Internal and External Monitoring Clinic Observation Attachment #3, pages 6 and 8-10 g. Notify the Local Agency Director of the trainee’s completion of the training program as to schedule an observation visit. 2. The following criteria must be met in order to become a Preceptor: a. The preceptor must be a Nutritionist, who has the time available to spend with the trainee to coach and guide them through their learning endeavor. b. A preceptor must be familiar with WIC regulations, as well as the state’s policies and procedures, to successfully assist the trainee in their learning. c. It is further recommended that the preceptor have extensive experience with the WIC program, in order to share their knowledge with the trainee. d. A preceptor may have multiple trainees. Page 1 of 1