Interprofessional Courses for AHEC Scholars and Preprofessional Students
Begin with a free course, continue through two additional interprofessional courses and earn a certificate of completion from Collaborate for Health. Developed by Tina Patel Gunaldo, PhD, DPT, MHS, physical therapist, textbook author, and interprofessional education researcher with 15 years in the field.
The Difference Between Multidisciplinary, Interdisciplinary, and Interprofessional Teams
Most health professionals use the terms multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and interprofessional interchangeably, but these team types are not the same. Each describes a different level of integration, shared decision-making, and patient engagement. This course gives you the precise language and conceptual framework, so you can recognize what kind of team you are observing or joining, and speak to that distinction with more precision.
Cost: $0
Format: Online, self-paced, 23 minute video; quiz additional
Audience: AHEC Scholars and preprofessional students
Developed by: Tina Patel Gunaldo, PhD, DPT, MHS
Prepare your team for interprofessional collaborative practice with this free course facilitator guide. Have your team watch the video, then use the guide to lead a short team discussion on multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and interprofessional collaboration.
Recognizing Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in Everyday Work
Most interprofessional collaborative practice is thought of as something that happens in a room, during a huddle, a handoff, or a team meeting. This course challenges that assumption. It helps you recognize interprofessional collaborative practice in the everyday actions a health professional does alone. The task itself does not make an action interprofessional. The understanding behind it does.
Cost: $15
Format: Online, self-paced, 24 minute video; quiz included
Audience: AHEC Scholars and preprofessional students
Developed by: Tina Patel Gunaldo, PhD, DPT, MHS
Prepare your team for interprofessional collaborative practice with this free course facilitator guide. Have your team watch the video, then use the guide to lead a short team discussion on recognizing interprofessional collaborative practice in everyday work.
From Recognition to Design: Building the Conditions for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
The first two courses in this series focused on recognizing interprofessional collaborative practice. This course moves from recognition to design. It begins with the individual intentionally developing their interprofessional competence and interprofessional identity, and then introduces an evidence-based framework that defines characteristics of a high-performing interprofessional team.
Cost: $15
Format: Online, self-paced, 24 minute video; quiz included
Audience: AHEC Scholars and preprofessional students
Developed by: Tina Patel Gunaldo, PhD, DPT, MHS
Certificate in Foundational Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
These resources and learning experiences are designed for health professions students building interprofessional knowledge and competencies as part of their professional education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I credit for these courses through my AHEC Scholars Program?
Collaborate for Health offers online interprofessional education courses developed by Tina Patel Gunaldo, PhD, DPT, MHS, including self-paced courses on healthcare team models and interprofessional collaboration frameworks. See the full list of courses above.
Do I need to take all three courses, or can I start with just the free one?
Interprofessional education courses for healthcare professionals are available directly through this page. Click Get Started on any course above to access pricing and registration. New courses are added regularly. Join the notification list to be informed when new programs launch.
What do I need to provide to receive my certificate of completion?
Yes. If you are looking to bring interprofessional education to your team, department, or organization, consulting and workshop services are available. See the Services page for more information or schedule a call to discuss your organization's needs.
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