Beyond the Degree: An Interprofessional Education Student Micro Credential

Presented by:

Denise Ludwig, Grand Valley State University

Janna Pacey, Grand Valley State University

The Interprofessional Education Student Badge is a micro credential with a focus on the duality of role development and demonstrated use of IPEC interprofessional competencies.

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Beyond the Degree: An Interprofessional Education Student Micro Credential Denise Ludwig, Grand Valley State University

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Personnel Preparation programs are challenged to ensure graduates are prepared to use Interprofessional Practices. Accreditation requirements and alignment with best-practices provide a foundation for workplace preparation that ensures future integration of interprofessional collaboration. The micro credential includes completion of high-impact IPE/IPC experiences encompassing both intra- and inter-professional application of Interprofessional Core Competencies. Research provides rationale and implementation empirical support for inclusion of a variety of interprofessional education micro credential experiences that recognizes the duality of role development. The process for development of the micro credential is presented as a pedagogical model.. Completion of the micro credential provides workplace value added.

Key words:

Interprofessional Education; micro credential; workplace competencies

Abstract:

Personnel Preparation programs are challenged to ensure graduates are prepared to use Interprofessional Practices. Accreditation requirements and alignment with best-practices provide a foundation for workplace preparation that ensures future integration of interprofessional collaboration.
The micro credential includes completion of high-impact IPE/IPC experiences encompassing both intra- and inter-professional application of Interprofessional Core Competencies. Research provides rationale and implementation empirical support for inclusion of a variety of interprofessional education micro credential experiences that recognizes the duality of role development. The process for development of the micro credential is presented as a pedagogical model.. Completion of the micro credential provides workplace value added.

Outcomes:

1. Identify research-based components of interprofessional education used by personnel preparation programs
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the variance of program-specific interprofessional education and collaboration needs indicated by accrediting bodies and community resources
3. Demonstrate knowledge of a systematic approach to supporting IPC practices in the workplace.

References:

Health Professions Accreditors Collaborative. (2019). Guidance on developing quality interprofessional education for the health professions. National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education.

McNaughton, S. (2017). The long-term impact of undergraduate interprofessional education on graduate interprofessional collaboration. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 32(4), 426-435. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2017.1417239

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2019). Strengthening the connection between health professions education and practice: Proceedings of a joint workshop. The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/25407

Zorek, J. A., & Raehl, C. L. (2013). Interprofessional education accreditation standards in the USA: A comparative analysis. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 27(2), 123–130. https://doi.org/10.3109/13561820.2012.718295