Idaho Bills

Adds to existing law to provide for continuing education credits for certain primary care preceptors.

This bill aims to increase the availability of preceptors in Idaho's rural areas by offering continuing education (CE) credits to nurses, physicians, and physician assistants who serve as preceptors for graduate students in primary care fields. By recognizing preceptorship as a valuable contribution to professional development, the bill incentivizes experienced healthcare providers to mentor students, thus addressing Idaho's ongoing healthcare workforce shortage, particularly in medically underserved and health professional shortage areas. This measure strengthens clinical training opportunities and helps ensure that more healthcare professionals are equipped to serve rural communities.