About IPE
The mission of Interprofessional Education at Campbell University is to train students to function effectively as a member of an interprofessional health care team in a patient-centered medical home.
Students from the following programs will be the main participants:
- Osteopathic Medicine
- PA Program
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
The overall program goals are derived from the Interprofessional Education Collaborative Core Competencies. Download the Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
Values and Ethics
- Respect the unique cultures, values, roles/responsibilities, and expertise of other health professions
- Manage ethical dilemmas specific to interprofessional patient/population centered care situations
Roles and Responsibilities
- Engage diverse healthcare professional who complement one’s own professional expertise, as well as associated resources, to develop strategies to meet specific patient care needs
- Forge interdependent relationships with other professions to improve care and advance learning
Interprofessional Communication
- Listen actively, and encourage ideas and opinions of other team members
- Communicate consistently the importance of teamwork in patient-centered and community-focused care
Teams and Teamwork
- Engage other health professionals—appropriate to the specific care situation—in shared patient-centered problem-solving
- Integrate the knowledge and experience of other professionals—appropriate to the specific care situation—to inform care decisions, while respecting patient and community values and priorities/preferences for care
