This lightning talk highlights the findings of three recent publications in a series of analyses designed to build the evidence base for interprofessional education (IPE). Best practices have not yet been established in the IPE literature to guide the ideal dose and duration of IPE experiences across the curriculum, nor is it known how best to measure interprofessional competency development across experiences and over time. Further, differences in interprofessional competency attainment between health professions and/or learner degree level following participation in a foundational IPE experience are not well established in the literature.
The three studies conducted at the University of Minnesota utilized retrospective analysis of pre-post interprofessional collaborative competency scores collected for over 5,000 learners from 17 health profession degree programs, two studies spanning five years of data and one over nine years. Questions explored included: 1) Is there a difference in competency attainment outcomes for a 12-hour vs. 4-hour introductory IPE experience?; 2) What differences exist, if any, between professions and/or degree levels (bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral) in pretest, post-test, and pre-to-post difference scores for an introductory IPE experience?; and 3) What is the longitudinal trajectory of interprofessional competency development for health professions learners across the sequence of IPE experiences in their curriculum?
Together, study findings suggest that IPE resources may be best allocated across the learning continuum, delivered through multiple experiences with foundational IPE setting a baseline but continuing competence development needed progressively over time. This session provides tangible knowledge and outcomes-focused recommendations for IPE curriculum design to advance learner preparation for collaborative practice across didactic and clinical learning environments. This session embodies Summit priority criteria for measurable learning outcomes. Presenters and attendees will engage in discussions regarding implications of collective study findings and next steps and questions in this line of research.
In support of improving patient care, this activity is planned and implemented by The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Office of Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development (National Center OICPD). The National Center OICPD is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
As a Jointly Accredited Provider, the National Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The National Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive continuing education credits.
The National Center OICPD (JA#: 4008105) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs).
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians: The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education designates this live activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with their participation.
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Nurses: Participants will be awarded contact hours of credit for attendance at this workshop.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians: This activity is approved for contact hours.
Athletic Trainers: This program is eligible for Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Social Workers: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the National Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The National Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive continuing education credits.
IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Learners can claim CE credit by completing the Daily Evaluation.
