The CARE Course is a two-day, inter-professional, team-oriented learning experience developed by rural healthcare providers for rural physicians, nurses and pre-hospital providers. It enhances healthcare teams’ ability to deliver comprehensive rural emergency care across airway management, trauma care, cardiac care, emergency obstetrics, pediatrics and neonatal care. The CARE Course takes place in local healthcare facilities with local providers.
“You changed our practice and care—our community will be better because of The CARE Course.”
“The humanizing of our feelings and emotions was great and unexpected. ”
“It was AMAZING. So much good information and TONS of FUN.”
Explore the numbers
11 communities
11 communities visited
19 courses
19 courses delivered
>4,000 participant attendances
Over 4000 participant attendances (or experiences) since the course started in 2010.
“The relationships I built / strengthened with other providers over the past 2 days is so valuable.”
Making a Difference
Participants consistently report feeling more confident, connected, and validated in their practice after taking part in The CARE Course. Feedback emphasised the value of “being taught by our own,” reinforcing that the course’s rural faculty deeply understand and share participants’ realities.
Plans for the Future
In 2025, The CARE Course celebrates 15 years. Plans include additional course offerings and expanded delivery of “The CARE Course Goes Wild” format. Continued focus will be placed on rural faculty development and enhancing community-specific, relational learning experiences.
Team Members
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Rebecca Lindley
Medical Co-Director, The CARE Course
Rebecca Lindley’s Projects: Annual Reports
Jel Coward
Medical Co-director, The CARE Course
Jel Coward’s Projects: Annual Reports
Elisa Chow
Senior Manager, Operations & Administration
Elisa Chow’s Projects: Annual Reports
Alyssa Jones
Project Assistant
