As professionals in healthcare and community settings, it is imperative that we stay abreast of approaches that may improve client safety, quality of care, and delivery of services. What if we were to tell you that interprofessional education (IPE) is one such approach? This session will introduce you to the four core competencies of IPE and provide you with ideas for IPE activities for students. Additionally, this session will discuss ways that IPE activities have increased awareness and understanding of Recreational Therapy among students and faculty in other healthcare professions.

Learning Outcomes

1. State the four core competencies of interprofessional education
2. Identify 3 benefits of implementing IPE activities for students and faculty
3. Describe 2 methods to implement and facilitate IPE activities with students