UCSF IPE Program

Welcome to the "Collaboration and Communication in Healthcare: Principles of Interprofessional Practice" course.  This course is comprised of 5 modules consisting of 6-10 segments each.  Interprofessional collaborative practice is key to safe, high quality, accessible, patient-centered care. This course aims to introduce health professions learners to the fundamental principles and skills for effective interprofessional collaborative practice.

This online course will: 

    Explore the benefits of interprofessional collaboration for patients and providers
    Discuss some of the forces that are moving healthcare towards greater interprofessional collaboration
    Describe the roles and scope of practice for different healthcare professionals
    Introduce key skills to enhance communication, collaboration and conflict management
    Explore team leadership and membership