Interprofessional Opportunities

Co-Curricular Events

• Interprofessional Day (held twice per year)
  Students from every program in the College of Health and Human Services study a rehabilitation-based case in the fall and a school-based pediatric case in the spring. The Philosophy Department introduces an ethics component.
• TeamSTEPPS
  Taught by faculty in Nursing, OT, PT where students learn team building skills, communication, and interprofessional collaboration to improve safety of service
• Interprofessional Clinic – Student-run
  Underserved populations visit this clinic and are treated by OT, PT, social work, and speech-language pathology students (with the presence of faculty). Students conduct a combined assessment, intervention planning, and electronic documentation.
• Jim's Place – Occupational Therapy Outreach
  The Occupational Therapy program's outreach services provide students learning opportunities and serves clinicians and clients in the community.
• Flu Clinic
  Nursing and Physician Assistant students, faculty and staff collaborate with the Scott County Health Department to provide influenza vaccine prevention through a flu clinic partnership focused on serving CHHS stakeholders. This event provides opportunity for interprofessional interaction in a teaching environment and service to the community.