Step 1
Introduction to IPE and Collaborative Practice
Step 1 is the first exposure to IPE for entry-level students. Its main purpose is to introduce the notion of IPE and collaborative practice as well as present each profession’s roles and responsibilities.
After a quick icebreaker which enables a small group of students (10-15) to get acquainted with each other, all participating students will attend a short lecture during which the concepts of IPE and collaborative practice as well as the “STEPS” program will be presented. Subsequently, five faculty members representing each profession, in a mock clinical situation simulating the typical “profession” role, will conduct a role-play. Finally, the groups will move to separate breakout rooms for case-based discussions. The case discussion scenario is specifically designed to visualize all different healthcare profession roles.
Students Learning Outcomes
- Define interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice (CP).
- Explain own professional role.
- Identify similarities and differences within and across the health and social care professions.
- List positive aspects of collaborative practice.
- List barriers to collaborative practice.