Practice based interprofessional education opportunities are proposed as a mechanism for health professionals to learn teamwork skills and gain an understanding of the roles of others. Primary care is an area of practice that offers a promising option for interprofessional student learning. In this study, we investigated what and how students from…

Physical therapy faculty and clinical staff were reorganized into teams associated with medical specialties in order to have combined talents used continually over a 12-month period. Objectives were to improve patient care, improve teaching of physical therapy students, and develop a closer, more productive relationship with physicians.…

Intended to assist the vocational teacher in designing and implementing a cluster program in health occupations, this guide suggests ideas for teaching the specific knowledge and skills that qualify students for entry-level employment in the health occupations field. The knowledge and skills are applicable to 12 occupations: dental assistant;…