Abstract
<p>University level midwifery education programs include theoretical contents and practical experiences. In Quebec (Canada), a practising midwife, called preceptor, is responsible for supervising students in the clinical setting. The aim of this paper is to present the concept of professional representations to all professionals who contribute to the practical education of students. In order to do so, numerous texts support the explanations on preceptorship and the concept of professional representations. This concept is presented in relation to midwifery, but more specifically using the example of preceptorship in midwifery training. The concept of professional representations is presented according to its functions, its content, and its levels of analysis.</p>
Subject
General Materials Science
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