Precepting for Excellence: APP Preceptor Workshop

Aurora, CO US
May 19, 2026 to June 2, 2026

This workshop will be hosted with In-Person attendance only. Space is limited.

This workshop will NOT be providing professional credit for your participation. General attendance will be provided with completion of the evaluation.

This half-day interactive workshop is designed for clinicians who precept advanced practice professionals in neonatal and pediatric settings. Participants will gain practical tools and evidence-based strategies to enhance teaching effectiveness, provide meaningful feedback, and create engaging clinical learning environments. 

Through collaborative discussion and real-world application, this workshop supports preceptors in delivering high-quality education while maintaining sustainable clinical practice. There will be large group content, break-out sessions, and AI avatar small group activities to provide a variety of learning experiences.  

AI Avatar Small Group Activity Overview  - This two-hour interactive workshop introduces core principles of effective feedback delivery, including characteristics of high-quality feedback, introduction to the Ask-Tell-Ask framework, and practical implementation tips. Participants will apply these concepts through hands-on practice with AI-powered avatars, allowing them to simulate realistic feedback conversations and receive immediate, guided coaching in a low-stakes environment. 

This small group activity is provided as a part of workshop participation.  

 

Target Audience

The (Advanced Practice Professionals (APP) preceptor Workshop is intended for clinicians who precept APPs. APPs, physicians, and other clinicians interesting in improving their knowledge and skills are invited to attend. Total participants limited to 32 due to small group activities.

This course is designed to equip clinicians with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to effectively educate, precept, and mentor advanced practice professionals, fostering excellence in neonatal and pediatric care, and clinical learning. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Apply effective strategies to integrate teaching into busy pediatric clinical workflows

  • Utilize structured approaches to provide clear, actionable feedback 

  • Adapt teaching styles to meet diverse learner needs and levels 

  • Implement sustainable precepting practices that support long-term engagement 

  • Identify and apply key principles of effective feedback delivery. 

  • Build a better feedback sandwich to promote meaningful feedback dialogue. 

  • Apply feedback delivery skills in realistic scenarios using AI-powered avatars. 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
04/13/2026
Course expires: 
06/02/2026
Event starts: 
05/19/2026 - 8:00am MDT
Event ends: 
06/02/2026 - 4:00pm MDT
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Agenda (4-Hour Workshop) 

7:30–7:45 | Registration & Continental breakfast/Coffee 

7:45 – 8:00 | Welcome 

8:00 – 830| Introduction to precepting and imposter syndrome

830 – 950 | Breakout Sessions 

  • Learning Styles & Needs Assessment 

  • Goal Setting (SMART goals)

  • Providing Feedback 

950-10 | Break 

10:00 – 10:25 | Precepting Tools/Techniques 

1030 – noon | Giving Feedback with AI Avatars 

Children's Hospital Colorado
13123 E 16th Avenue
2nd Floor Conference Center
Aurora, CO 80045
United States

Employees must park in their designated parking area.

Faculty

Brian Baldwin, CPNP-PC

Bryon Bhagwandin, PhD

Clint Carlson, MS

Summer Coburn-Scheid, PA-c

Aimee Gardner, PhD

Lauren Griffin, PA-c

Danielle Katz, DNP, FNP-c

Sarah Kelley, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC, CPNP

Helen MacFarlane, MA

Elizabeth McKelvey, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC

Morgan McMahon, PA-c

Kara Michalsen, ND

Melissa Murphy, PhD

Elise Van Etten, PA-c

Linsey Weller, PA-c

Melissa Widener, PA-c

Matthew Zuckerman, MD

Other: A general certificate of attendance will be available with completion of the evaluation.

Available Credit

  • 4.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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