Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders
Targeted Interprofessional Education (IPE) Curriculum for First-Year Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Graduate Students
ASHA requires that SLP graduate programs facilitate opportunities for interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP). Research suggests that IPCP initiatives should be integrated throughout the curriculum, rather than isolated interprofessional education (IPE) experiences. 15 first-year SLP graduate students participated in a year-long IPE curriculum focused on the IPEC Core Competencies. Quantitative and qualitative data revealed improved perception of IPCP and appreciation of opportunities to interact with other …