Course Description 

Intraprofessional education—where physical therapist (PT) and physical therapist assistant (PTA) students learn with, from, and about each other—has gained recognition as a critical component of preparing future practitioners. In addition to promoting patient safety and improved care outcomes, intraprofessional education supports Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) expectations related to professional communication, collaboration, and role delineation. This 1-hour webinar will feature a panel of PTA program directors and PT faculty who are champions of intraprofessional education and collaborative practice. They will share three practical models of intraprofessional learning: a hybrid format, an asynchronous activity, and a simulation-based activity. Participants will gain insights into challenges, design considerations, and strategies for developing impactful intraprofessional opportunities that prepare students for effective collaborative practice in the clinic while aligning with accreditation criteria.

Learning Objectives 

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Differentiate between interprofessional and intraprofessional activities in healthcare education.
2. Identify common challenges associated with developing intraprofessional activities for PT and PTA students.
3. Describe key considerations when designing intraprofessional activities that effectively engage PT and PTA learners.
4. Explain how student engagement in intraprofessional practice activities contributes to readiness for clinical practice.
5. Examine examples of hybrid, asynchronous, and simulation-based intraprofessional activities as models for implementation.

Who Should Attend 

This webinar is ideal for PT and PTA educators, healthcare professionals, and administrators interested in fostering collaborative practices to enhance student learning, meet CAPTE accreditation standards, and improve patient care outcomes.

Course Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to attend or watch the course recording.
2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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