Preceptors and Mentors Volunteer Opportunities

Preceptors and mentors make a difference in the lives of students who are learning to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists or Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians, Registered by acting as a mentor and training the dietetic professionals of the future.

Become a Preceptor

Find-a-Preceptor Database

ACEND^® has unveiled a database which allows practitioners to register to potentially become preceptors and join the effort to guide and educate the next generation of dietetic professionals. The Find-a-Preceptor Database allows program directors and students to search for a preceptor within a certain geographical or specialty area.

• Preceptor Sign Up Page
• Find a Preceptor

Update Your Existing Profile in the Find-a-Preceptor Database

• Click on the red button above that states "Preceptor Sign Up Page".
• Under the "Existing Member" title, Click the blue "Log In" button. Enter your user name and password on the next screen. Note: If you are an Academy member, you must enter your Academy number. If you are not an Academy member, use the unique user name and password you developed when you registered in the database.
• You will then see your profile on the screen. Click on the blue "Update My Profile".

Additional Resources

Preceptor Certificate of Appreciation

Thank your preceptors by providing them with a Certificate of Appreciation.

CPEUs for Precepting

As of June 1, 2017, preceptors may record a total of 15 CPEUs per 5-year cycle for precepting and/or leadership on your Activity Log. For more information and to obtain the necessary forms, visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Preceptor Training Program

ACEND offers a free 8.0 CPEU Preceptor Training Program.

Questions or Comments

Please contact ACEND with any questions or concerns related to preceptors.

ISPP Preceptors

Visit ACEND's ISPPs page if you are interested in volunteering as a preceptor for a program offering an ISPP.