Interprofessional Education Graduate Certificate

Interprofessional Education (IPE) is essential for students preparing for careers in the health and social care fields as well as healthcare administration. The goal of IPE @ CUW is for students to develop competencies and skills to work in a collaborative, team-based environments that are diverse and person-centered. The IPE Graduate Certificate reinforces IPEC (interprofessional education collaborative) competencies for graduate students enrolled in health and social care professions at CUW.

Curriculum

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE 3 PARTS (listed below) plus Capstone Course for a minimum of 15 credits:15
ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION in IPE competency events & training (8 hours required)
1st year fall IPE event
1st year spring IPE event
2nd year fall IPE event
2nd year spring IPE event
TeamStepps, Session 1 (2 hrs)
TeamStepps, Session 2 (2 hrs)
Other / Director of IPE approved
COURSEWORK COMPLETED - 11 credits minimum from the following list:
PT 8657Health Promotion2
PT 6500Introduction to Professional Practice1
PT 7500Management of Pediatric Disorders4
OT 5520Concepts of Occupation3
OT 5580Facilitated Community Clinic3
OT 5610Personal Advocacy & Leadership1
OT 6650Community Clinic: Leading the OT Process3
OT 6760Professional Advocacy & Leadership2
PHAS 5510Physician Assistant Seminar I1
PHAS 5610Physician Assistant Seminar II2
PHAS 5710Physician Assistant Seminar III2
PHAS 5545Public Health and Epidemiology2
PHAS 5630Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I5
PHAS 5730Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II5
PHAS 5845Pediatrics3
PHAS 5700Surgical Medicine3
PHAS 6000 - 6050, 6505-6550 4 credits - Clinicals (any)
PHAR 8020Veterinary Pharmacy Practice1
PHAR 8110Pharmacy and the Underserved2
PHAR 6420Social and Behavioral Pharmacy2
PHAR 7460Quality and Performance Management in Healthcare3
PHAR 8120Big Pharma: Markets & Culture2
PHAR 8150The Diabetes Experience1
PHAR 7760Applied Patient Care VI2
PHAR 8220Medical Spanish for Pharmacists2
PHAR 8210Geriatric Pharmacy2
PHAR 8310Women's Health Issues in Pharmacy Practice2
PHAR 8850Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 54
IPE 5560Applied Improvisation for Health Profession Students1
NURS 5030Healthcare Policy & Issues in Advanced Nursing3
NURS 6092Global Perspectives/Primary Care3
Additional Graduate Level Nursing courses, as approved by advisor
BUS 5840Economics and Public Policy of Health Care3
BUS 5850Special Topics in Health Care3
Additional MBA courses, as approved by advisor
SW 5650Drugs, Society and Human Behavior3
SW 5990Special Topics3
SW 6000Administration, Organization & Supervision3
SW 6150Advanced Practice: Diverse and Vulnerable Populations3
SW 6900SW Ethics & Christianity3
MSAT 5510Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Training3
MSAT 6500Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and General Medicine4
MSAT 6200Administration & Organization of Athletic Training3
CCB 5200Clinical Issues in Bioethics3
CCB 5600Bioethics and the Law3
SLP 7600Clinical Practicum1
SLP 5700Assessment & Management of Multicultural Populations3
SLP 5650Professional Issues and Counseling3
SLP 6000Special Topics:2
IPE 5900Special Topics1
Other / advisor approved courses
INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION (IPC): COMPLETE OPTIONS 1, 2, & 3 BELOW:
OPTION 1 - REQUIRED LONGITUDINAL EXPERIENCE - Choose one of the following:
IPC Designated Clinical Experience / Advisor Approval
Interprofessional Medical Mission / Global Health Trip - Clinically focused
Collaborative / Interprofessional Research / Laboratory Work Experience
Other Longitudinal IPC Experience / Advisor Approved
OPTION 2 - REQUIRED CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES - 10+ hours from the following are required:
AHEC Case Competition (fall/winter)
NE/MKE AHEC Student Pathways (e.g., AHEC scholars, IPE Winter sessions, etc.)
Veteran’s Stand Down: Intake + Patient Education (fall/spring)
MKE Global Health Scholars Cert. completion (M. Oldani contact
Mind-Body Spirit Health and Wellness Fair (spring)
Milwaukee County Drug Court Nontraditional IPE Observations (fall/spring)
Milwaukee County Mental Health Court Nontraditional IPE Observations (fall/spring)
Medication Take Back hosted by pharmacy student orgs (spring)
OCON Student IPE Session participation (refugee/new arrival health and social care)
Student Org outreach/service/volunteering IPEC focused (approved by Office of IPE
IPE Event Student Facilitator (Approved through Office of IPE/Individual Program)
Attendance at IPE-centric Conference (e.g., OCON, PSW, WNA, etc.)
Short Medical Mission Trip (e.g., 1 week - culturally/humanitarian/IPE focused)
Academic (Pharmaceutical) Detailing Team thru Office of IPE @ CUW
Interprofessional Health Education Team Service project (e.g., St. Bens Meal program)
Office of IPE Research, In-Home Visit programs, etc.
Other/IPE Director Approved (describe)
OPTION 3: CAPSTONE COURSE:
IPE 6900Understanding IPE through Critical Reflection and the Experiences of Working Professionals1