title: Aligning interprofessional education collaborative sub-competencies to a progression of learning.
abstract: In the United States, the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) developed four core competencies for interprofessional collaborative practice. Even though the IPEC competencies and respective sub-competencies were not created in a hierarchal manner, one might reflect upon a logical progression of learning as well as learners accruing skills allowing them to master one level of learning and building on the aggregate of skills before advancing to the next level. The Louisiana State University Health-New Orleans Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (CIPECP) determined the need to align the sub-competencies with the level of behavioural expectations in order to simplify the process of developing an interprofessional education experience targeted to specific learning levels. In order to determine the most effective alignment, CIPECP discussions revolved around current programmatic expectations across the institution. Faculty recognised the need to align sub-competencies with student learning objectives. Simultaneously, a progression of learning existing within each of the four IPEC domains was noted. Ultimately, the faculty and staff team agreed upon categorising the sub-competencies in a hierarchical manner for the four domains into either a "basic, intermediate, or advanced" level of competency.
authors.affiliation: a Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice , Louisiana State University Health New Orleans , New Orleans , Louisiana , USA.
authors.forename: Tina
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Patel Gunaldo
authors.affiliation: b Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health , Louisiana State University Health New Orleans , New Orleans , Louisiana , USA.
authors.forename: Kari Fitzmorris
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Brisolara
authors.affiliation: c School of Nursing , Louisiana State University Health New Orleans , New Orleans , Louisiana , USA.
authors.forename: Alison H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.affiliation: a Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice , Louisiana State University Health New Orleans , New Orleans , Louisiana , USA.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Moore
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards*; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007858:Learning; D014481:United States
keywords: Curriculum development; IPEC sub-competencies; hierarchy; interprofessional education; student learning