From Theory To Practice
This class is offered through a partnership with WIU, Memorial Hospital, and ICAHN.
Program Design Introduction
From Theory to Practice Program/Course is aimed directly at preparing students to meet with clients from a variety of settings in partnership with a regionally located, small, rural hospital. Students who register for the program are expected to commit themselves to two semesters of curriculum and client assignments.
Pictured is the first Rural Health Coach class.
Rural Health Coach Program Overview
From Theory to Practice Course is offered through Independent Study. The program involves a training module with assigned readings and preparation for meetings with the Coordinator. Client visits involve approximately 2-4 hours of off-campus work each week. Reliable
transportation to meet with clients is a requirement for the course. There is considerable flexibility built into the program to accommodate individual schedules, but students must be able and willing to put the required time into the course. It is essential to consider in advance what
other activities outside of normal classes and labs (e.g. work, sports, and volunteer activities) that you are likely to have to balance with the rural health coaching program.
After reading about our program, and you are interested in joining to making a difference in rural communities please fill out a form below and Return completed forms to Mary Jane Clark [email protected].
In order to evaluate potential applicants, interviews will be conducted for interested students. Depending on number of participants, classes will begin on a semester basis.
Click here if you are a student wanting to help others while furthering your career.
Click here if you are a volunteer interested in helping others in your community.
