The model is introduced in the foundation course of the program and reinforced in subsequent courses. Graduates of the program report that they continue to use critical reading skills acquired from application of the model in reading gerontological literature produced by scholars, scientists, artists and practitioners from many disciplines. Examples of course handouts are included. This article describes an interprofessional educational experience, a clinical skills laboratory which brings occupational therapy and physical therapy students together in a learning experience which will stimulate professional interaction. Students in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at McMaster University participates together in a clinical skills laboratory designed to promote physical handling skills and interprofessional skills.
Students practice their skills in consideration of the patients' goals.
Students evaluation of this experience has been extremely positive which sustained the initiative. Ninety-eight percent of students believe that handling skills are an appropriate focus for an interprofessional educational experience. Future development of this experience is discussed. The authors rely on institutional documents and their personal experiences for the observations on which this case study is based. Over a ten year period the nominal program goes through different phases of development that are characterized by changes in leadership, activities and organizational issues.