Full course description
The Introduction to Collaborative Care course equips healthcare professionals with essential skills for interprofessional collaborative practice. Designed for those across the healthcare continuum, this online program enhances teamwork, communication, and clinical reasoning to improve patient outcomes. Participants will gain knowledge in the Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice, including roles, responsibilities, and best practices for team-based care.
Course Details:
- 100% Online & Self-Paced
- 5 comprehensive modules
- Includes video lectures, case studies, self-evaluation quizzes and reference materials.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for healthcare professionals interested in interprofessional education and collaborative practice. It serves as an introductory program and is not intended for those with advanced experience in interprofessional collaboration.
What You'll Learn:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the importance of interprofessional education in healthcare
- Define the roles and responsibilities of team-based care providers
- Identify best practices for collaborative healthcare delivery
- Develop foundational skills in team-based clinical reasoning
Program Faculty:
- Jennifer Jessen, EdD, RN, CNOR, FNAP- Associate Professor of Nursing
- Kimberly Somers, PT, DPT, CSCS- Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy
- Angela Patterson, OTD, OTR/L, FNAP- Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy
- Andrea Thinnes, OTD, OTR/L- Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy
- Kimberly Begley, PharmD, PPh- Professor in the School of Pharmacy
For more information, contact Creighton University’s Center for Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research (CIPER) at ciper@creighton.edu.