Preceptors

Thank you for partnering with us in the education and development of future respiratory therapists. As a clinical preceptor, you play a vital role in helping students bridge the gap between the classroom and clinical practice. Your willingness to share your knowledge, experience, and professional expertise creates meaningful learning experiences that shape the next generation of respiratory care professionals.

We are grateful for the time and commitment you invest in our students. To support you in this important role, we have provided access to our Preceptor Handbook and the AARC Preceptor Training Course. These resources are designed to help ensure a positive, consistent, and rewarding clinical learning experience for both students and preceptors.

The AARC Preceptor Training Course was developed to strengthen clinical teaching and evaluation practices while supporting current CoARC accreditation standards. Through this interactive program, preceptors will learn effective strategies for mentoring students, providing constructive feedback, and conducting objective clinical evaluations. The training promotes consistency among clinical evaluators and helps ensure that all students receive high-quality guidance throughout their clinical education.

We encourage all preceptors to complete the training and review the handbook as part of our shared commitment to student success and excellence in respiratory care education.

Before accessing the course, preceptors must have a personal AARC account (member or non-member).

1. Visit my.aarc.org and sign in using your personal AARC username and password.
2. If you do not already have an AARC account, select Create a New User Account and follow the registration instructions.
3. Once logged into your AARC account, navigate to the AARC Preceptor Training Course website.
4. Create a PEP (Practices of Effective Preceptors) account if prompted.
   1. Please note that your PEP login is separate from your AARC account credentials.
5. Register for the course using the access code below:

Program Access Code: CRM:0001323

To receive 2.0 CRCE credits, please complete the following steps:

1. Log in to the AARC Preceptor Training Course using the access code provided above.
2. Complete Modules 1–5, including all instructional content and videos.
3. Download and print the Clinical PEP Workbook and use it to record notes throughout the course.
   1. We recommend retaining the workbook for your records in the event of a CRCE audit.
4. Complete the course post-test and achieve a minimum score of 70%.
5. Upon successful completion of all course requirements, 2.0 CRCE credits will be issued by the AARC, typically within 10–14 days.

We sincerely appreciate your dedication to our students and our profession. By serving as a preceptor, you are helping develop competent, confident, and compassionate respiratory therapists who will make a difference in the lives of their patients for years to come. We value your partnership and thank you for being an essential part of our program.