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College of Health Sciences Interprofessional Education
Arcadia University's College of Health Sciences Interprofessional Education (IPE) aspires to have our students practice collaboratively to provide safe, cost-effective and efficient patient-centered care. The overall program goals are derived from the Interprofessional Education Collaborative Core Competencies.
Sample Experiences
Our IPE Programs
Associated Organizations/Programs
Cecil County Community College Nursing and Health Professions
Four Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
1. Values/Ethics for Interpersonal Practice
Work with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect.
2. Roles/Responsibilities
Use the knowledge of ones own role and those of other professions to appropriately assess and address the healthcare needs of patients and to promote and advance the health of the populations.
3. Interpersonal Communication
Communicate with patients, families, communities, and other fields in responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to the maintenance of health and thr prevention of disease.
4. Teams and Teamwork
Apply relationship-buildingvalues and principles of teamdynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient/population-centered care and population health programs and policies that are safe , timely, efficient, effective, and equitable.
Meet Our IPE Team
Rebecca "Becky" L. Craik PT, PhD, FAPTA
Dean
Dean of the College of Health Sciences
Amy H. Miller PT, DPT, EdD
Associate Professor, Director of Entry Level DPT Program
Entry Level Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
Karen L. Sawyer PT, DPT, MA
Assistant Professor
Director of Experiential Learning DPT program
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