An Interprofessional Peer Teacher Training program for health professional students: ‘face to face’ versus ‘online only’

In 2020, following the disruption of COVID-19, we rapidly moved interprofessional Peer Teacher Training (PTT) program, traditionally delivered via blended learning to ‘online only’ format. Consisting seven modules, PTT program is designed provide health professional students with opportunities develop skills in teaching, feedback, assessment, teamwork and communication, preparation for peer teaching future practice. This study sought compare ‘blended learning’ delivery. ‘Blended format, included a one-day face-to-face session, requiring 9 facilitators. Students participated small group activities, were formatively assessed on their feedback skills. ‘Online delivery occurred across three weeks, using asynchronous synchronous 11 completed post-course questionnaire. Data analysed descriptive statistics thematic analysis. Eighty-five program; 36 49 from six disciplines (health sciences, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, oral public health). All (100%) 67% participants Both sets valued online reading, discussion boards, videos, practice skills, give receive feedback. They reported an increased understanding roles other disciplines. However, ‘face-to-face’ component had some associated benefits, including more positive attitude towards intention teach. While provided effective alternative traditional additional ‘real-time’ sessions may improve student engagement.