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Interprofessional Education

Interprofessional education (IPE) promotes teamwork and improves collaborative skills for positive health care outcomes. Clarkson College students optimize their roles within an interdisciplinary team by completing IPE 301, a five-module course designed to provide an overview of health care professionals’ roles and responsibilities. The first four online modules (completed in the first semester) focus on teaching effective communication, collaboration and leadership skills that promote teamwork within an interdisciplinary health care team setting. The fifth module requires students to put their interprofessional skills into practice by participating in three IPE activities before graduation. IPE 301 allows students to practice providing ethical, client-centered care while understanding the importance of personal accountability and professionalism.

Professional Development Opportunity

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 Requirements

  • All incoming degree-seeking students enrolled in on-campus and online programs must complete the course before graduation.
  • 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 Self-Service.
  • Students must register for IPE 301 in their first semester and are responsible for the $140 course fee.
  • Students complete the first 4 modules during their first semester.
  • Students have until graduation to complete their 3 IPE experiences as part of module 5.
  • All reflections must be submitted within 90 days of completing the IPE activity, or they will not be accepted. 

IPE Questions

Sarah Flanagan, MSW, MPA, LCSW
Director of Community Health & Interprofessional Engagement

[email protected]

Approved IPE Events

*Students must attend at least 3 different interprofessional activities/experiences, one from each category, before graduating from Clarkson College. Following each event, students will complete the IPE Reflection through their IPE 301 online course shell (Module 5). All IPE reflections must be submitted within 90 days of event completion, so as to remain timely and maintain high quality reflection.

Below is the list of approved IPE experiences. Students can choose from upcoming events, recurring events, or even video recordings of past IPE events. New events are added regularly, so please visit this page often to see the wide variety of opportunities available to you.

If you would like to submit a different activity for IPE approval, please complete the IPE Activity Proposal. Please allow ample time (at least one week) between submission and when the activity is set to occur; this allows the IPE administrator time to review your proposal and respond back to you regarding its approval status. Please remember, all IPE experiences must be pre-approved, or they will not count toward your My IPE requirements.


IPE Event Calendar

To view approved IPE events, please use the directions in this detailed handout to add the IPE Events Calendar to your own Clarkson College Outlook calendar. You can then view IPE events easily and conveniently from your own device.


Recurring IPE Events

*Please see IPE Events Calendar for specific dates and registration information

Service as part of a designated service course
Please check the IPE 301 course announcements for a detailed list of courses that qualify
IPE Category: Service

IPE Games - Strategies for Health and Last Straw board game
Fall, Spring, Summer
IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

IPE Games - Sloppy Mountain digital escape room
Fall, Spring, Summer
IPE Category: Knowledge

Standardized Patient
Volunteer for Graduate Nursing weekends
IPE Category: Service

Minority Health Disparities Initiative Conference
Spring
IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Day of Caring
Fall & Spring
IPE Category: Service, Community

Legacy Series during Spirit Week
Fall
IPE Category: Knowledge

CEU Event during Spirit Week
Fall
IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

ATA - Academic Travel Abroad
Medical Visit
Fall/Spring Trips
IPE Category: Knowledge

NSLS Honor Society
Success Networking Team Meetings
Fall/Spring discussions
IPE Category: Knowledge

Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Inclusion Committee
(previously named Diversity Council)

Book Club discussions
Fall/Spring discussions
IPE Category: Knowledge

Heartland Innovations in Interprofessional Practice and Education Summit (HIIPE)
Virtual Conference
Summer
IPE Category: Knowledge

Community Walks to Increase Awareness and Fundraising
The following nation-wide walks are pre-approved: National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Walk, American Heart Walk, Crohn's and Colitis Walk, March of Dimes Walk, Alzheimers Association Walk, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk, Race for the Cure, Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation Walk, American Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Walk, MS Strong, Boys Town Run, Step Up for Down Syndrome, Rally for Life, etc.
IPE Category: Service


Recorded IPE Events from Past Student Support Committee Sessions. 

Helpful Tips for Working with Children and Families in Foster Care - IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Wellness for Healthcare Professionals: Why Putting Self-Care First is Crucial! - IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Weed Out the Facts - IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Mushrooms and Hallucinogens - IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Bigger than a Body - IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Bystander Intervention 2024 - IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Bystander Intervention 2023 - IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Cultivating Positivity: Affect, Mindset & Motivation - IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Imposter Syndrome - IPE Category: Knowledge

Suicide Prevention (QPR) Training - IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Supporting Survivors - IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Drugs, Alcohol, and Your Career - IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Inherited Trauma - IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Build-A-Bento Box: Self-Care Program - IPE Category: Knowledge

Alcohol Education Event - IPE Category: Knowledge

Emotional Intelligence - IPE Category: Knowledge

Domestic Violence 101 - IPE Category: Knowledge

 

To access these and other recorded Student Support Team IPE events, go to the Clarkson College YouTube "Resources" channel.


Recorded IPE Events from Past Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Inclusion Committee Sessions.

These events qualify for the IPE categories of Knowledge or Community.

  • Native American Heritage Month
  • Cultural Cafe
  • Poverty Awareness
  • Disability Awareness
  • Refugee Health Awareness
  • LGBTQ+ Inclusion
  • Human Trafficking
  • Hispanic Heritage Month
  • First-Generation Student Success Day
  • International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • DEI and the Rise Re-Entry Program

To access these and other recorded Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Inclusion Committee IPE events, go to the  Diversity Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee (DEIBC) Resources Website.


Other Recorded IPE Events of Interest

Leadership, TeamSTEPPS®, and COVID-19 Education Team Case Study
View Video Recording
IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Long COVID Panel Presentation - General Public
View Video Recording
IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Long COVID Panel Presentation - Health Care & Community Professionals
View Video Recording
IPE Category: Knowledge, Community

Infusing Joy - Panel Discussion
View Video Recording
IPE Category: Knowledge

IPE Event Categories

Service
Service experiences are integrated into your curriculum in separate courses.  They are designated by a diamond symbol in the academic catalog.  You can choose any service learning project from any service course to fulfill this requirement for IPE 301.

You may also select outside service you do in your community. If you choose this option, the rubric linked above must be completed to seek approval.

Knowledge
Knowledge experiences provide new information and insight into various topics, and include opportunities such as events sponsored by the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee (DEIBC), alumni association, student support team, national honor societies, etc. Work-sponsored education or other community events may also qualify. If an event is not listed below, complete the rubric above to seek approval.

Community
Community experiences may be related to the Clarkson College community or the greater community in which you live.  These experiences may include opportunities such as events sponsored by the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee (DEIBC), alumni association, student support team, national honor societies, etc. Personal or other professional community events may also qualify (e.g. volunteering, faith-based projects, public speakers, civic involvement, etc.). If an event is not listed below, complete the rubric above to seek approval.