Objective: To analyze the perceptions of preceptors about the teaching-learning process, as well as the strengths and weaknesses to implement collaborative practices in Primary Health Care.
Method: Qualitative study carried out between October and December 2019 with 96 preceptors (surgeons- dentists, nurses and doctors) of the Family Health Strategy. Data were collected with the use of a questionnaire and submitted to Content Analysis, using the Maxqda-2020 software.
Results: Three categories were highlighted: 1. A new know-how needs to be taught to those who teach, 2. teaching and assisting in the preceptorship process and 3. person-centered approach: paradigm for collaborative work reveal difficulties and tensions in the preceptor work and collaborative practices.
Conclusion: The study identified the need to qualify preceptors with new approaches for the development of the teaching-learning process, for teamwork and collaborative interprofessional practices in the context of Primary Health Care.