Beginners Guide for the New DCE: Need to Know Tips and Resources
Purpose: to discuss need to know topics for the new DCE including networking, need to know organizations and groups, clinical site development, legal aspects, technology resources, and strategies for effective communication
Methods and/or Description of Project: Methods for the presentation include lecture, Q&A, audience introductions for networking
Results/Outcomes: audience will be provided key information on topics related to the role of DCE by three experienced DCEs from three different states/consortiums, professional networking for DCEs in attendance, discussion about the need to attend sessions while at ELC, and Q&A opportunity
Conclusions/Relevance to the conference theme: This educational session relates to the theme "Enhancing the Role of the Clinical Educator as a Mentor" by discussing key topics and resources within the role of the Director of Clinical Education to enhance role effectiveness and networking.