IPEC_Core_Competencies_Version_3_2023

IPEC Overview

  • Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC)

    • Formed in 2009 to advance interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice (IPCP)

    • Comprises 22 professional associations in health professions education across the U.S.

Key Contributors and Authors

  • Lead Authors & Editors

    • Joseph A. Zorek, PharmD, BCGP, FNAP

    • Kelly Ragucci, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS

    • Shelley McKearney, BS

    • Anthony Breitbach, PhD, ATC, FASAHP, FNAP

    • Jane Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN

    • Preetideep Singh, MD, MBBS

    • Miranda Steinkopf, PharmD, BCACP

    • Amy M. Williams, PhD, LP

Key Components

Revision Process (2021-2023)

  • Need for updates to integrate insights from new organizations, reflect current realities, and meet workforce needs

  • Key Steps in the Revision:

    • Feedback collection from members and educators

    • Adjustments to competencies based on evolving contexts

The Importance of IPE and IPCP

  • Enhances team-based care and health outcomes

  • Provides a consensus set of competencies to unify various health professional education efforts

Core Competencies

  • 2023 IPEC Core Competencies includes revised competency statements across four areas:

    • Values and Ethics

    • Roles and Responsibilities

    • Communication

    • Teams and Teamwork

  • Total of 33 streamlined sub-competencies defining essential interprofessional collaboration skills.

Major Trends and Insights

  • Interprofessional education is becoming more integrated across health professions curricula

  • 66% of institutions report significant participation in IPE activities

  • IPEC competencies are essential for curriculum development and institutional assessments

Glossary and Definitions

  • New definitions included in the 2023 version of terminologies relevant to IPE to enhance understanding and clarity

  • Key terms include:

    • Collaboration: Working together across professional backgrounds to ensure high quality care

    • Cultural Humility: Acknowledge cultural limitations and promote respect and learning across diverse backgrounds

Impact and Future Considerations

  • IPEC competencies have influenced educational design, regulatory efforts, and curriculum standards across the U.S.

  • Ongoing adaptations and feedback processes will shape the future of IPE curriculum and practices in healthcare education

  • The emphasis on collaborative practice readiness is increasingly central to educational outcomes

Acknowledgements

  • Acknowledgement to participants, contributors, and organizations that influenced the development and revisions of the competencies including schools from across health professions and their respective leaders

  • Notable contributions from various associations that have supported IPEC initiatives and workshops

Final Notes

  • Continuous improvement and adaptation of the IPEC Core Competencies are vital for addressing the dynamic landscape of health professions education and interprofessional collaborative practice.