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.

Interprofessional Education at Arcadia

"Having the opportunity to work as part of a team with students from different health professions has been a great way for me to be able to learn what other health professions have to offer and to be able to begin to practice teaching other students what I know. I have also really enjoyed being able to step back and gain some perspective about how the health professions interact to provide the best possible care for the patients we serve."

- Caroline'19

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Sample Experiences

Simulations

Actors are hired as "Standardized Patients" (SP) to portray the patient, giving student groups the opportunity to interview and learn.

Simulations

Actors are hired as "Standardized Patients" (SP) to portray the patient, giving student groups the opportunity to interview and learn.

Shared Learning/Case Discussion

Groups discuss cases together, focusing on the expertise of of each profession to optimize patient care and outcomes.

Shared Learning/Case Discussion

Groups discuss cases together, focusing on the expertise of of each profession to optimize patient care and outcomes.

Field Experiences

Opportunities beyond the classroom encourage students to build their networks and prepare them for their role in their prospective fields.

Field Experiences

Opportunities beyond the classroom encourage students to build their networks and prepare them for their role in their prospective fields.

Our IPE Programs

Genetic Counseling

Medical Science

Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)

Public Health

Associated Organizations/Programs

LEND program at CHOP

Cecil County Community College Nursing and Health Professions

The Poly Clinic and Ministry of Health and Camp Starfish (in Ambergris Caye, Belize)

Arcadia School of Education

Penn Medicine Clinical Simulation Center

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.

October 1, 2019