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Facilitator training program: The Université Laval Interprofessional Initiative
Élise Milot1,2,3,4, Anne-Claire Museux1,2,3, Emmanuelle Careau2,3,4,5
1a School of Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences , Université Laval , Québec , Canada.
Social Work in Health Care
|January 20, 2017
Summary
A new facilitator training program (FTP) effectively prepared interprofessional learning (IPL) facilitators. Participants gained awareness of challenges and developed strategies for active learning and positive student interactions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Interprofessional learning (IPL) is crucial for healthcare professional development.
- Facilitators require specialized training to effectively guide IPL.
- A novel facilitator training program (FTP) was developed at Université Laval.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the perceived impacts of the FTP on IPL facilitators.
- To identify facilitators' pedagogical needs and views on the program's effectiveness.
- To provide recommendations for future facilitator training initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative data collection strategies were employed.
- The study involved 22 IPL facilitators who participated in the FTP.
- Data were gathered to document pedagogical needs and perceived program impacts.
Main Results:
- The FTP's pedagogical approach was perceived as effective by facilitators.
- Facilitators reported increased awareness of their challenges in guiding IPL.
- Participants identified concrete strategies to enhance their facilitation skills.
Conclusions:
- The FTP successfully enhanced facilitators' understanding and skills.
- Training should focus on equipping facilitators to manage uncertainty and foster active learning environments.
- Interventions should prioritize facilitating positive student interactions in IPL settings.