IPE200 Introduction to IPE and Communication Tools

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This course is offered to Med1, BSN1,  P1 and Senior Nutrition students. Itintroduces the foundations of intra- and interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative care/practice (ICP/IPCCP) within healthcare settings. Students will explore the historical development of interprofessional education and practice, as well as the benefits and barriers associated with collaborative teamwork across disciplines. Emphasis is placed on understanding one’s own professional role within an intraprofessional team and recognizing the scope of practice, responsibilities, similarities, and differences among members of the healthcare team and related professions. The course also examines the shared values and principles required for effective teamwork and patient-centered care.  Students will develop communication strategies to collaborate with healthcare professionals in identifying and addressing the needs of patients and populations. Psychological safety is introduced to emphasize the importance that members of the healthcare team feel safe to express opinions, admit mistakes, and take risks without fear of ridicule or retribution. In addition, concepts of culture sensitivity, gender literacy and intersectionality are introduced to enhance communication during patient assessment, management, and handoff processes, promoting equitable, individualized, and culturally responsive care. An intra, and interprofessional case scenario is introduced for student teams from medicine, nursing, nutrition and pharmacy to discuss and apply the acquired concepts facilitated by a faculty from one of the represented schools.

Co-requisite: PHA330 (For Pharmacy Students) OR NUR201(For Nursing Students) OR NUT425 (For Nutrition Students)