A new inter-professional course preparing learners for life in rural communities

摘要: The 'Professionals in Rural Practice' course was developed with the aim of preparing students enrolled professional programs Canada to become better equipped for possible eventuality work a rural setting. To match reality living and working community, which by nature is interprofessional, designers were an interprofessional teaching team. In order promote group cohesiveness included participation instructors from disciplines medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physical teacher education, theology. format three-hour classes over eight-week period two-day field experience community. utilized various experiential interactive learning methods, along variety assessment methods. Data collected student participants two iterations using mixed methods approach. Results demonstrate that value approach viewed this as indispensable gaining knowledge other professions preparation practice. data reveal important organizational pedagogical considerations specific community based action research, unique training life This study also indicates potential further longitudinal course. Key words: Canada, interdisciplinary, interprofessional.