Assessing Learner Performance With Confidence and Consistency

Assessing learner performance is one of the most important and challenging responsibilities of a pharmacy preceptor. This course reviews practical strategies for evaluating clinical knowledge, communication, professionalism, and other key competencies while providing meaningful feedback that supports learner growth. You will be better prepared to assess performance consistently, navigate challenging evaluation situations, and document learner progress with confidence. Host Kate Newman PharmD, Director of Experiential Education Clinical Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville Guest Shane Tolleson, PharmD, PNAP Dirctor, Ambulatory Care APPEs; Clinical Assistant Professor University of Houston College of Pharmacy Get CE: CLICK HERE TO CPE CREDIT FOR THE COURSE! CPE Information Learning Objectives At the end of this course, preceptors will be able to: 1. Describe strategies for assessing learner performance across key competency areas, including clinical knowledge, communication, and professionalism. 2. Explain approaches for providing feedback and documenting learner performance in a fair, consistent, and objective manner. 0.1 CEU/1.0 Hr UAN: 0107-0000-26-309-H99-P Initial release date: 8/17/2026 Expiration date: 8/17/2029 Additional CPE details can be found here. The speakers have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. The examples shared in this episode are intended to illustrate approaches to experiential learning, service development, and patient care innovation and are not endorsements of any specific service, product, or practice model. Certain examples discussed may no longer be viable, appropriate, or permissible under current regulatory requirements. Pharmacists should exercise professional judgment and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, payer requirements, and evidence-based standards when evaluating or implementing patient care services. This program has been: Approved by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as education for Minnesota pharmacy preceptors. Reviewed by the Texas Consortium on Experiential Programs and has been designated as preceptor education and training for Texas preceptors. Follow CEimpact on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram