Is a preceptor required to supervise all intern hours?

In the context of the Oregon Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination and the regulations governing pharmacy interns, a preceptor is not required to supervise all hours worked by an intern. Rather, they need to supervise a majority of those hours, which is designed to afford interns the opportunity to gain practical experience while ensuring they receive guidance and oversight for the bulk of their training.

This arrangement allows for some flexibility in the intern’s experience, as they may work on certain tasks independently or in a less supervised capacity, provided they are under the overall guidance of their preceptor. The intention behind this regulation is to balance the intern's learning experience with ensuring compliance with safety and professional standards within a pharmacy setting. Therefore, while the preceptor plays a crucial mentoring role, their supervision is not required for every single hour worked by the intern.