Define interprofessional education
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of other health professionals with whom you interact in managing patients/clients’ care. •
Explain similarities and differences in the roles and responsibilities among the various health professionals participating in the session
• Explain the need to collaborate with other health professionals in providing patient/client care • Discuss the benefits of interprofessional collaborative practice •
Express one’s knowledge and opinions to team members involved in patient care with confidence, clarity, and respect. •
Listen actively and encourage ideas and opinions of other team members
Research different health professions. Click on at least two (2) of the professions listed below (other than your own) to learn about these health professions.
Think about the following:
What are the profession’s roles and responsibilities in patients’ care?
• What roles and responsibilities are unique to this profession? •
What are the practice settings that this healthcare professional can work at?
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Exercise Physiology
Nursing
Pharmacy
Public Health
Public Health Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Health Sciences
Physician
Assistant Physician