Joscelyn
Varland,
OTD, OTR/L, CLT
Associate Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
University of Mary
Dr. Joscelyn Varland, OTD, OTR/L, CLT is an Associate Professor and the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Mary. With over 10 years of experience in occupational therapy education, Dr. Varland has taught courses on adult practice, research, professional skill development, and interprofessional education. Dr. Varland's research is primarily focused on enhancing clinical and experiential learning experiences. This work has been beneficial in developing innovative strategies to support interprofessional education and foster improved collaboration among healthcare students.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
The development of interprofessional goals has become commonplace in healthcare practice and education. However, simply establishing goals does not ensure assimilation to practice, sustainability, or leadership development. Integration of interprofessional education and practice are paramount for effective teams that provide improved patient outcomes and can be accomplished through a competency-based approach. This lightning talk will provide a framework for developing interprofessional goals that lead to positive, sustainable changes. The fundamental idea is to identify observable…