Table 1

Practical training objectives accepted by participating disciplines

OBJECTIVES	COMPETENCIES
Use interprofessional collaboration to solve primary health care problems while respecting the patient as an essential partner	Describe the philosophy of interprofessional collaboration and explain how it can be used to solve problems requiring a comprehensive approach, specifically for patients who are vulnerable or who present with complex problems Explain the role, fields of intervention, and expertise of health care professionals and social workers active in the clinical setting Become familiar with the resources available in the community Assess the merits of interprofessional collaboration in the patient’s best interest Make good use of referral and consultation procedures while ensuring that the patient agrees with the intervention goals and resources selected Share decisions in the problem-solving process
Develop the skills required for effective interprofessional collaboration	Be open to collaborative work Clearly transmit relevant information (concise summary of key facts, visual contact with others, etc) Communicate clearly, effectively, and respectfully Actively participate in collaborative work in a cooperative manner by respecting different points of view and truly listening to what people have to say Write in a concise, structured, and readable manner using the right terminology Take into account differences in disciplinary jargon when sharing information in order to foster mutual understanding Know how to use communication tools to solve problems and manage conflict
Assume one’s ethical, moral, and legal professional responsibilities by involving the patient when working in a collaborative context	Assume one’s responsibilities based on one’s professional role and work in a team with other resources and partners Coordinate professional interventions associated with one’s professional role, taking into account the team and the patient Determine how professional liability influences the interprofessional collaborative approach ethically, morally, and legally