Recording-2025-03-05T18:47:21.144Z

Interprofessional Education (IPE) vs Interprofessional Activity (IPA)

• IPE: Focuses on the collaborative learning that occurs when students from different health professions learn together.

• IPA: Involves practical activities that professionals from various fields engage in to collaborate on patient care.

Key Roles in Pharmacy Settings

• Pharmacists: Primary health care professionals specializing in medication management.

• Other Pharmacy Professionals:

  • Pharmacy Assistants: Support pharmacists in dispensing medications and interacting with patients.

  • Pharmacy Students: Trainees gaining practical experience in pharmacology and patient care.

  • Pharmacy Interns: Students who have progressed through their education and are gaining real-world experience under supervision.

Community vs Hospital Pharmacy Settings

• Community Pharmacy:

  • Typically serves individual patients within a community.

  • More interactions often occur between pharmacy professionals and patients.

• Hospital Pharmacy:

  • Involves coordination with healthcare professionals to manage medication for hospitalized patients.

  • Greater focus on collaborative care and involvement in patient treatment plans.

• Long-Term Care Facilities:

  • Similar to hospital settings but may focus on patients in nursing homes or assisted living facilities.

  • Pharmacy professionals work closely with other healthcare workers to ensure residents receive appropriate medications.

Assignment Overview

• Students will engage in an IPA focusing on community settings.

• The assignment will involve observation and practical application of skills learned in classroom settings.