Interprofessional education (IPE) promotes teamwork and improves collaborative skills for positive healthcare outcomes. Clarkson College students optimize their roles within an interdisciplinary team by completing IPE 301, an eight-module course designed to provide an overview of health care professionals’ roles and responsibilities. IPE 301 allows students to practice providing ethical, client-centered care while understanding the importance of personal accountability and professionalism.
Interprofessional education (IPE) is when students from two or more health care professions learn with, from, and about each other to improve collaboration and the quality of patient care. We believe that IPE goes far beyond healthcare as we all work together to create vibrant, thriving communities.
Interprofessional education (IPE) at Clarkson College prepares students to collaborate across health care disciplines—an essential skill in today’s team-based care environments. Through IPE 301, students complete interactive modules and participate in hands-on activities focused on knowledge, service, and community engagement. Outcome data shows measurable growth in communication, collaboration, and understanding of professional roles.
View IPE Outcomes to see how students are benefiting from this experience.
The Clarkson College Interprofessional Education course is now available to professionals who want to learn more about IPE. Earn up to 9 continuing education hours.
IPE consists of an 8-module asynchronous structured learning and reflection system. The first five online modules are completed in the first semester and focus on teaching effective communication, collaboration, and leadership skills that promote teamwork within an interdisciplinary healthcare team setting. The eighth module requires students to put their interprofessional skills into practice by participating in three IPE activities before graduation.
All degree-seeking students must:
All degree-seeking students enrolled in on-campus and online programs must complete the course before graduation. Students document their IPE activities in Canvas course IPE 301.
Students must register for IPE 301 in their first semester and are responsible for any associated course fees. IPE 301 is a zero-credit, pass/fail course that is recorded on every student’s transcript. The course appears on all academic plans distributed by the Registrar’s office and posted within MyCC.
Service
Service experiences are integrated into your curriculum in separate courses. They are designated by a diamond symbol in the academic catalog, and there should be a note in your course syllabus. You can submit your reflection about this service learning activity, or another pre-approved service experience. (If coordinating your own service, it should be at least 2-3 hours in length and in person.)
Knowledge
Knowledge experiences provide new information and insight into various topics, skills, professions, or populations. Consider opportunities sponsored by Student Support Committee; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee; IPE Committee; our Alumni Association, national honor societies, etc. Work-sponsored education or other community events may also qualify.
Community
Community experiences provide new information and insight into various topics, groups, or populations. These may be related to the Clarkson College community or the greater community in which you live. Consider opportunities sponsored by Student Support Committee; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee; IPE Committee; our Alumni Association, national honor societies, etc. Personal or other professional community events may also qualify (e.g. volunteering, faith-based projects, public speakers, civic involvement, etc.).
Click here to view a list of approved IPE Events.
This includes past activites that have been recorded for which students can still submit reflections. IPE categories are listed next to each event.
