The CAIPER Blog

November 16, 2023

By Yvonne Price

The advantages of interprofessional team-based practice in healthcare are widely recognized, but how do you get started?

The Center for Advancing Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research presents the Interprofessional Practice in Primary Care course, designed to equip healthcare professionals and health professions students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as integral members of collaborative teams in primary care settings.

This accredited 4-hour program places a strong emphasis on the team-based decision-making and essential skills crucial in both current and evolving primary care practices. All course content aligns with the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC®) core competencies and offers practical applications tailored to the primary care setting. 

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We understand that adding training or educational components to an already packed schedule can be daunting. That's why our asynchronous eLearning course is thoughtfully designed to seamlessly integrate into existing curricula or workforce training programs. Our interactive course is designed with your busy schedule in mind – topics are both concise and engaging, offering the flexibility to complete them all at once or in bite-sized segments.

Rest assured, engaging and interactive doesn't mean compromising substance. All course content has been carefully developed and reviewed by subject matter experts to provide evidence-based strategies and knowledge essential for team-based practice in primary care. Select topics include care coordination and integrated care, team decision-making, and the habits of high-performing teams.

Our newest course draws its strength from the freshly updated editions of CAIPER's popular Primary Care eLearning modules. All CAIPER’s eLearning courses have been developed, reviewed, and rigorously tested by clinical and topic-based experts – accumulating over 60,000 completions by learners worldwide.

This course has been developed for healthcare professionals and students at all levels and in all health and social care programs and disciplines. You can take the course individually, or as a group – coming together to discuss and practice the team-based skills and applications. This program is a valuable asset for anyone currently working in a primary care setting or planning to do so in the future. 

With an urgent need for an expanded primary care workforce and the improvement of team-based collaborative care, CAIPER's Interprofessional Practice in Primary Care course is an essential resource for learning, growth, and practical application. 

• Earn 4 Continuing Education Credits accredited in six health and social care professions.
• Attain a Digital Badge in Interprofessional Primary Care Practice.
• Receive a Certificate of Completion.
• All course content is aligned with IPEC® national interprofessional competencies.
• Can be seamlessly integrated into existing courses, stackable credentials, or other offerings within clinical, professional, and academic settings.
• Access Leveled Instructional Companion Guides for comprehensive support.
• Enjoy the flexibility of self-paced, asynchronous learning.

Click the link below to discover more and complete your registration. For just $19, you gain access to the complete course, including 4 Continuing Education Credits (CEs), the Digital Badge, Certificates, and the option to receive Instructional Companion Guides if you plan to use the course for group learning. See more details for this newest program in Our Trainings.

Exploring This Course for Your Students or Healthcare Team?

We have special group rates for educational institutions, professional organizations, non-profits, and businesses. For detailed information on group package pricing, please get in touch with Yvonne Price.

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	In support of improving patient care, Arizona State University is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Pharmacist UAN JA4008217-0000-23-013-H04-P.
	Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
	As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Arizona State University is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Board’s (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.  Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.  Arizona State University maintains responsibility for this course.  Social Workers completing this course receive 4 credit hours of continuing education credits per individual session.
	This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

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