Center for Interprofessional Education

Welcome to the Center for Interprofessional Education!

At the Center for Interprofessional Education (IPE) at SCU, we serve as an incubator of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, dedicated to preparing the next generation of integrative, whole-person practitioners and professionals.

What is IPE?

Interprofessional Education (IPE) is defined by the World Health Organization as the process where "students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes. Interprofessional education is a necessary step in preparing a ‘collaborative practice-ready’ health workforce that is better prepared to respond to local health needs" (World Health Organization, 2010).

Mission
To inspire and transform future health practitioners and professionals through interprofessional education, advancing integrative, whole-person health in our Southern California community and beyond.

Vision
To lead the way in interprofessional education and integrative, whole-person care through transformative, collaborative teaching and learning.

Our Services

The Center for Interprofessional Education offers a comprehensive array of services tailored to support faculty in integrating IPE into their educational programs effectively. Our services include:

• National Best Practices: Guidance based on the latest research and standards from WHO, IPEC, and HPAC to ensure adherence to global benchmarks in IPE.
• Competency Alignment: Aligning educational programs with core competencies outlined by the Interprofessional Education Collaborative.
• Learning Objectives: Developing clear, measurable learning objectives that foster interprofessional collaboration and competency.
• Assessment Tools: Providing robust tools and methodologies assess student learning in interprofessional settings.
• Impact Evaluation: Services to measure the impact of IPE sessions on learners.
• Programmatic Support: Assisting in the development and enhancement of interprofessional education plans tailored to specific program needs.
• Lesson Planning: Crafting detailed lesson plans that integrate IPE principles to enhance collaborative learning experiences.
• Facilitator Training: Equipping faculty members with the skills and knowledge to facilitate effective interprofessional sessions.
• Observational Feedback: Offering constructive feedback on interprofessional sessions and educational practices to optimize learning outcomes.
• Custom Workshops: Designing tailored workshops addressing unique challenges and needs related to interprofessional education.
• Curriculum Analysis: Conducting comprehensive analyses to identify strengths and areas for improvement in existing IPE curricula.
• And much more.

For further information on our services or to engage with us, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: ipe@scuhs.edu.