This module is designed for anyone who may be called on to mentor a trainee, peer, or colleague. For some departments, this module may be required. At the completion of this short course you will be able to:

1. Recognize the importance of mentoring.
2. Describe what mentoring is and what it is not.
3. Describe how to engage in an effective mentoring relationship
4. Identify common barriers/ pitfalls to maintaining an effective relationship and strategies for overcoming them

After you finish the module, you will test your achievement of these objectives through a brief examination. If you feel you understand these issues adequately already, you may take a pre‐test to test your knowledge. If you achieve greater than 80% on the pre‐test, you are excused from completing this module and you will be able to download a certificate of completion.