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Welcome to the Texas Interprofessional Education (IPE) Consortium!

Interprofessional practice and education (IPE) prepares future health practitioners to successfully participate in collaborative, patient-centered care. However, the successful implementation of IPE within higher education remains elusive to many institutions. As one strategy to address this, leadership from academic health sciences centers in the state of Texas formed the Texas Interprofessional Education (IPE) Task Force in 2015. Renamed the Texas Interprofessional Education (IPE) Consortium in 2018, the purpose of the consortium is to foster cross-institutional collaboration in order to expand learning opportunities and reinforce value for IPE as a critical aspect of health professions education.

Upcoming Events:

November 2023 IPE Facilitator Certificate CourseIPE Facilitator Certification Course November 10, 2023 from 8:15 am to 4:30 pm CT

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Meeting Time & Date: 11.10.2023 | 8:15 am - 12:00 & 12:45 - 4:30 pm CT

Registration Closes: 11.03.2023 

Location: 
Virtual Event | Registration Limited to 72 Participants | Prework will open on October 1, 2023. Zoom link to the training will be emailed 1 week before the event.

Cost: $125.00 (member rate) | $250.00 (non-member rate) 

As universities strive to implement IPE into didactic, simulation, and experiential learning environments, it is becoming increasingly important to have outstanding IPE faculty facilitators who can help interprofessional learners gain the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for collaborative practice. The most successful and competitive institutions know how important it is to be committed to ongoing IPE facilitator training and development. The Texas IPE Consortium’s IPE Facilitator Certificate Course provides faculty with the tools and strategies they need to engage interprofessional teams of learners and maximize the effectiveness of their IPE training programs.

This engaging, experiential course provides an overview of the role of the IPE faculty facilitator, plus opportunities for practice using a wide range of tools and techniques. Through 6 hours of online pre-work and a one-day virtual training, faculty will gain the knowledge and skills to be an effective IPE facilitator, as well as will be able to promote organizational changes and collaborative leadership, which will support the promotion of IPE within the institution.

Approximately 6 hrs of online pre-work must be completed at least 5 days prior to the virtual training.

Requirements: To obtain an IPE Facilitator Certificate, participants must complete the online pre-work before the event and actively participate in the entire virtual training, complete the simulation/skills practice experiences, and submit a post-event evaluation. If a participant is unable to complete all components of the training for any reason, the participant is not eligible to receive a certificate. In order to complete or remediate any missing requirements, the participant would have to re-register and pay for the training again at a future offering.

Who Should Participate:  It is the ideal course for faculty, instructors, and/or preceptors who want to improve their ability to engage teams of learners; introduce IPE concepts and skills; support learners in the development of knowledge, perceptions, and skills for collaborative care; and measure outcomes of IPE learning activities.

Share the IPE Facilitator Certificate Course flyer with interested peers and colleagues.

Training Topics Include: 
  • Introduction to IPE Facilitation
  • Establishing a Climate for Learning: Psychological Safety
  • The Power of Learning in Teams
  • IPE Facilitation Techniques
  • Best Practices in Debriefing
  • IPE Facilitation Challenges
  • Assessing Learners and Program Evaluation
  • Skill Drills for Facilitation and Interprofessional Education 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Relate the purpose and history of interprofessional practice education. 
  • Reflect on the relevance of psychological safety in enhancing learning environments. 
  • Analyze potential IPE facilitation barriers and devise effective problem-solving strategies. 
  • Effectively apply evidence-based strategies to facilitate productive interprofessional debriefing sessions.
  • Examine strategies for IPE activity assessment.
  • Practice using strategies for effective in-person and online IPE facilitation. 

Continuing Education Credit: CE credit is not provided for this event by the Texas IPE Consortium. We are happy to provide you with documentation to submit this event for independent study CE credit with your professional organization or association as requested. Documentation requests must be made in writing and sent by email to the Texas IPE Consortium at txipeconsortium@ttuhsc.edu. Please allow at least two weeks to process documentation requests. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing and sent by email to the Texas IPE Consortium at txipeconsortium@ttuhsc.edu. A refund of the registration fee, less $25 processing fee, will be given if cancellation is made at least two weeks prior to the event. No refund will be issued after this date.

APRIL 2024 IPE Facilitator Certificate CourseIPE Facilitator Certification Course April 10, 2024 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm CT

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Meeting Time & Date: 04.10.2024 | 8:30 - 4:30 pm CT

Registration Closes: 04.03.2024

Location: 
University of the Incarnate Word
Room TBA
4301 Broadway, CPO 412
San Antonio, TX 78209

Cost:
 $125.00 (member rate) | $250.00 (non-member rate) - Continental Breakfast and Lunch included! 

As universities strive to implement IPE into didactic, simulation, and experiential learning environments, it is becoming increasingly important to have outstanding IPE faculty facilitators who can help interprofessional learners gain the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for collaborative practice. The most successful and competitive institutions know how important it is to be committed to ongoing IPE facilitator training and development. The Texas IPE Consortium’s IPE Facilitator Certificate Course provides faculty with the tools and strategies they need to engage interprofessional teams of learners and maximize the effectiveness of their IPE training programs.

This engaging, experiential course provides an overview of the role of the IPE faculty facilitator, plus opportunities for practice using a wide range of tools and techniques. Through 6 hours of online pre-work and a one-day in-person training, faculty will gain the knowledge and skills to be an effective IPE facilitator, as well as will be able to promote organizational changes and collaborative leadership, which will support the promotion of IPE within the institution.

Approximately 6 hrs of online pre-work must be completed at least 5 days prior to the training.

Requirements: To obtain an IPE Facilitator Certificate, participants must complete the online pre-work before the event and actively participate in the entire in-person training, complete the simulation/skills practice experiences, and submit a post-event evaluation. If a participant is unable to complete all components of the training for any reason, the participant is not eligible to receive a certificate. In order to complete or remediate any missing requirements, the participant would have to re-register and pay for the training again at a future offering.

Who Should Participate:  It is the ideal course for faculty, instructors, and/or preceptors who want to improve their ability to engage teams of learners; introduce IPE concepts and skills; support learners in the development of knowledge, perceptions, and skills for collaborative care; and measure outcomes of IPE learning activities.

Share the IPE Facilitator Certificate flyer with interested peers and colleagues.

Training Topics Include: 
  • Introduction to IPE Facilitation
  • Establishing a Climate for Learning: Psychological Safety
  • The Power of Learning in Teams
  • IPE Facilitation Techniques
  • Best practices in debriefing
  • IPE Facilitation Challenges
  • Assessing Learners and Program Evaluation
  • Skill Drill Practice for Facilitation and Interprofessional Education 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Effectively engage interprofessional teams of learners
  • Introduce IPE concepts and skills
  • Support learners in the development of knowledge, perceptions, and skills for collaborative care
  • Relate the purpose and history of interprofessional practice education. 
  • Reflect on the relevance of psychological safety in enhancing learning environments. 
  • Analyze potential IPE facilitation barriers and devise effective problem-solving strategies. 
  • Effectively apply evidence-based strategies to facilitate productive interprofessional debriefing sessions.
  • Examine strategies for IPE activity assessment.
  • Practice using strategies for effective in-person and online IPE facilitation. 

Continuing Education Credit: CE credit is not provided for this event by the Texas IPE Consortium. We are happy to provide you with documentation to submit this event for independent study CE credit with your professional organization or association as requested. Documentation requests must be made in writing and sent by email to the Texas IPE Consortium at txipeconsortium@ttuhsc.edu. Please allow at least two weeks to process documentation requests. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing and sent by email to the Texas IPE Consortium at txipeconsortium@ttuhsc.edu. A refund of the registration fee, less $25 processing fee, will be given if cancellation is made at least two weeks prior to the event. No refund will be issued after this date.

April 2024 Networking Dinner

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Time & Date: 04.10.2024 | 6:30 pm CT

Registration Closes: 11:59 pm CT04.03.2023

Cost: $40.00 | The registration fee includes the cost of dinner from a set menu, a non-alcoholic beverage, dessert, and gratuity. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the registration price. A cash bar will be available.

Location: 
TBA
San Antonio, Texas

Set Menu: The registration fee includes the cost of dinner from a set menu, a non-alcoholic beverage, dessert, and gratuity. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the registration price. A cash bar will be available.

Join us at the Texas IPE Consortium Networking Dinner. The networking dinner provides attendees with the opportunity to focus on strengthening their IPE professional connections. It’s more than meeting people and socializing, it’s also engaging with faculty from health-related professions in the area of IPE to share knowledge and best practices, as well as make inter-institutional and professional connections. Take advantage of this fun and engaging opportunity to broaden the circle of thought leaders and peers in IPE that you can reach out to for advice and resources year-round. 

Space is limited, so register early. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing and sent by email to the Texas IPE Consortium at txipeconsortium@ttuhsc.edu. A refund of the registration fee, less a $25 processing fee, will be given if cancellation is made at least two weeks prior to the event. No refund will be issued after this date.

Texas IPE Consortium 2024 IPE facilitator certificate course, networking dinner and annual meeting save the date flyerApril 2024 Annual Meeting

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Meeting Time & Date:
 04.11.2024 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CT

Registration Ends: 04.04.2024
 
Location:
University of the Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway, CPO 412
San Antonio, Texas, 78209

Cost: $125.00 (member rate) | $250.00 (non-member rate) - Continental breakfast and lunch included!

Theme: Horizons: Expanding Perspectives & Embracing the Future of IPE

The annual meeting is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with IPE professionals and peers. With keynotes, workshops, lightning talks, interactive demos, and more, we will continue to expand our perspectives and embrace the future of IPE. 

Join us in San Antonio as we work together and look to new horizons in healthcare education!

Keynote Speaker:
TBA

Session Information: 
TBA

Area Hotels:
TBA

Continuing Education Credit: CE credit is not provided for this event by the Texas IPE Consortium. We are happy to provide you with documentation to submit this event for independent study CE credit with your professional organization or association as requested. Documentation requests must be made in writing and sent by email to the Texas IPE Consortium at txipeconsortium@ttuhsc.edu. Please allow at least two weeks to process documentation requests. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing and sent by email to the Texas IPE Consortium at txipeconsortium@ttuhsc.edu. A refund of the registration fee, less a $25 processing fee, will be given if cancellation is made at least two weeks prior to the event. No refund will be issued after this date.


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