Author: Steph Langel

Team Dynamics and Creating a Safe Working Environment

This module describes team-based challenges, stressors, and risk points for working in high-risk environments. This module also identifies the use of teamwork tools designed to improve team performance and communication skills.

Sep 15, 2023

Interprofessional Education: Communication

This module is part of a series introducing interprofessional education. Learners will explore the Communication domain of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice). They will identify effective communication tools and techniques to facilitate discussions and interactions with team members, including active listening.

Aug 16, 2023

Interprofessional Education: Teams and Teamwork

This module is part of a series introducing interprofessional education. Learners will explore the Teams and Teamwork domain of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice). They will differentiate between different types of professional teams and teamwork and discuss the benefits and challenges of working collaboratively.

Aug 7, 2023

Reality of Social Determinants of Health: Mateo

In 2019, Nemours Children’s Health conducted a revealing survey involving over 1,000 parents of children under 18. The findings underscored that 32% missed their child’s appointments due to financial or logistical issues, and 23% feared running out of food before they could afford more. This instructive learning module and virtual environment is based on the […]

Aug 2, 2023

Introduction to Interprofessional Education

This is the first part of a series of modules introducing interprofessional education. This module introduces interprofessional education (IPE), interprofessional practice (IPP), and intersectoral collaboration. Learners will communicate the four domains of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice) and explain the value and goals of IPE.

Jul 26, 2023

Working with Medical Interpreters as Healthcare Professionals

This module reviews evidence-based rules on working with a medical interpreter as a healthcare professional. It demonstrates the importance of education in this skill to better communicate with primarily non-English speaking patients to decrease overall miscommunications and improve care. 

Jul 10, 2023