Interprofessional Healthcare Education
Issued by
Quinnipiac University
This micro-credential is awarded to students who demonstrate the ability to a. list each of the core competencies of interprofessional healthcare (IPEC, 2018); b. describe each core competency; c. identify each competency in patient simulations and standardized patient cases; d. apply each competency when working in an interprofessional team of students when given a patient; and e. analyze a patient or healthcare scenario. Students graduate with distinction.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Free
Earning Criteria
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Complete 4 online learning modules and/or formal case studies consisting of 20 hours. Complete a reflection essays with faculty feedback.
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Complete 20 hours of experiential learning activities in interprofessional healthcare including a series of 3-4 hour seminars of interaction with interprofessional teams of students.
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Complete 20 hours of project based learning through interprofessional healthcare community based service, leadership activities in interprofessional healthcare, or facilitation of interprofessional seminars.
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This micro-credential is not associated with academic credit.
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Assessment of completion of micro-credential requirements is completed by a committee of faculty experts evaluating learners artifacts aligned with a rubric.
Standards
Interprofessional Core Competencies for Collaborative Practice (IPEC, 2016) Work with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values (VE Values and Ethics).
Interprofessional Core Competencies for Collaborative Practice (IPEC, 2016) Use the knowledge of one’s own role and those of other professions to appropriately assess and address the health care needs of patients and to promote and advance the health of populations. (Roles/Responsibilities)
Interprofessional Core Competencies for Collaborative Practice (IPEC, 2016) Communicate with patients, families, communities, and professionals in health and other fields in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease. (Inter. Com.)
Interprofessional Core Competencies (IPEC, 2016) Apply relationship-building values and the principles of team dynamics 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.